Confirmation of Murtala Garo as Deputy Governor

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Confirmation of Murtala Garo as Deputy Governor

The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State. Additionally, stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa have dismissed rumors of possible defections within the party. Charles Ekholowa Enahonna has declared his candidacy to represent the Igueben Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, promising to serve only one term.

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