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<p>By Bashir Ahmad Gwarzo</p><div class="7xmWTfxo" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>As Governor Abba Kabir navigates his anticipated defection to the APC, and the eminent adamancy of his deputy to remain in NNPP, the substitution of the deputy governor is imminent. However, this is not merely an administrative vacancy to be filled. It is a pivotal strategic decision that will determine whether his political consolidation succeeds or collapses under the weight of competing interests and factional tensions. The question facing the governor is this: who possesses the character, competence, loyalty, and strategic value to serve as his anchor during one of the most turbulent periods of his political career?</p>
<p>Moreover, in the event, Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam&#8217;s impeachment became eminent, the development will obviously intensify hostility within the Kwankwasiyya faction against Governor Abba.</p>
<p>In this hostile environment, Abba cannot afford to select a deputy based on regional appeasement or factional compromise. The times demand strength, not capitulation; a leader who brings proven integrity, administrative excellence, and unwavering loyalty. Murtala Sule Garo embodies all of these. His proven loyalty to his political associates, combined with his well-documented generosity and philanthropic commitments, demonstrates a leader of principle and integrity. Garo&#8217;s strong family background and standing in society reflect the moral foundation necessary for high public office. In politics, loyalty cannot be manufactured; it must be demonstrated over time. Garo&#8217;s track record speaks for itself.</p><div class="j5ZYJkrr" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>A deputy governor who embodies such qualities provides the governor with a trustworthy confidant during periods of political turbulence, which precisely what Governor Abba currently requires as he navigates the choppy waters of defection and factional realignment.<br />
Some will argue that Kano South senatorial district deserves the deputy governorship.</p>
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<p>Their agitation is understandable, and their concerns are legitimate. But political leadership requires more than regional representation; it demands the balancing of competing interests based on merit and strategic necessity.<br />
What Murtala Sule Garo brings to the administration far outweighs the representational argument. His proven track record in infrastructure development, educational reform, and grassroots mobilization offers tangible governance benefits that cannot be replicated.</p>
<p>Governor Abba can address south senatorial concerns through strategic appointments, board positions, and development projects, as an alternative mechanisms that satisfy regional aspirations without compromising the selection of the most competent deputy. To sacrifice administrative excellence on the altar of regional representation would be to diminish the governor&#8217;s capacity to govern effectively and deliver results.<br />
Consider, moreover, Kano North&#8217;s political configuration. Both Murtala Sule Garo and Hon. Abba Bichi command significant political influence within the APC from this zone. Relationship between Garo and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin politically might look strange, but this reality does not diminish Garo&#8217;s stature or viability. Rather, it demonstrates that Kano North&#8217;s political strength transcends any individual relationship or factional tension. By selecting Garo, Governor Abba consolidates the zone&#8217;s power and ensures robust representation at the highest levels of state governance. The zone&#8217;s influence remains undiminished regardless of inter-personal tensions.</p>
<p>The deputy governorship is not merely a ceremonial position; it is foundational to the governor&#8217;s re-election strategy for 2027. This is where Garo&#8217;s true strategic value becomes apparent. With his demonstrated capacity to mobilize hundreds of youth organizations across Kano&#8217;s 44 local government areas and his proven administrative competence, he is precisely the ally Governor Abba needs for a successful second-term bid.</p>
<p>As Commissioner for Local Governments, Garo spearheaded educational facility renovations across all 44 councils and executed critical infrastructure projects. His prior roles as Special Adviser to the Governor, Kabo Local Government Chairman, and ALGON Chairman demonstrate mastery of both local and state-level governance. This depth of experience is indispensable during political transition. Garo&#8217;s network, institutional knowledge, and track record make him an invaluable asset for campaign machinery and governance continuity. Selecting him is not merely an administrative convenience; it is a strategic investment in electoral viability.</p>
<p>The choice before Governor Abba is clear. He can select a deputy based on regional appeasement and watch his administration struggle under the weight of competing interests, factional hostility, and weak governance. Or he can select Murtala Sule Garo, a leader who consolidates grass-root power, brings proven administrative excellence, embodies loyalty and integrity, and positions him for a triumphant second term. This is visionary leadership.</p>
<p>Bashir Gwarzo write from Gwarzo Town</p>
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