2027 Nigeria elections

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally announced the re-nomination of his deputy, Murtala Sule Galadima Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, signaling continuity in the state’s executive leadership.

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed fears for his safety, prompting a public response from Minister of Works David Umahi, who dismissed the claims as signs of political frustration.