Why Murtala Garo Is the Only Serious Deputy Governor Option for a Stronger Kano
By Ibrahim Mu’azzam
Politics is ultimately about power, trust and results. In moments of political transition and consolidation, leaders do not need experiments; they need tested hands—men who understand power but are not consumed by it, politicians who know how to build influence without undermining authority.
For Kano State under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Deputy Governor’s office must be occupied by a political enforcer of success, not a ceremonial figure. That is why Murtala Sule Garo stands out—not as one option among many, but as the most logical, dependable and politically intelligent choice.
Murtala Garo is a politician forged in the furnace of real governance. He has worked closely with multiple administrations, not from the sidelines, but from within the engine room of power. Across these administrations, one pattern is clear: wherever Garo serves, his principal succeeds. He understands the most important rule of deputy leadership—your relevance is measured by your boss’s success.
Unlike deputies who build parallel power structures or quietly undermine authority, Garo is known for doing the opposite. He consolidates power around the governor, defends government decisions at the grassroots, and absorbs political pressure so his principal can govern effectively. In Kano’s high-stakes political environment, this is not just loyalty—it is strategy.
Politically, Garo is not naïve. He knows the terrain, the alliances, the rivalries and the fault lines of Kano politics. Yet he has consistently chosen discipline over drama and service over self-promotion. That is why he enjoys rare acceptance across factions and why grassroots politicians trust him as a bridge between government and the people.
His kindness is not weakness; it is political capital. Garo’s accessibility, empathy and responsiveness have made him a grassroots stabiliser. He listens, he intervenes, and he delivers. For many communities, he is the face of government that actually shows up. This human connection is crucial for sustaining public confidence in Governor Yusuf’s administration.
There is also a compelling political logic to Garo’s suitability. He hails from Kano North, the same senatorial zone as the current Deputy Governor. This continuity is not accidental—it reflects political balance, fairness and strategic consistency. Retaining the deputy slot within Kano North while upgrading its political effectiveness strengthens zoning stability without reopening old regional fault lines.
More importantly, Kano North needs not just representation, but effective representation—someone with the capacity to mobilise, stabilise and defend the government across the zone. Garo brings that capacity in full measure.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration is at a point where consolidation matters more than symbolism. The next phase of governance requires a deputy who will protect the mandate, strengthen the executive, neutralise internal sabotage and carry the government’s message forcefully to the people.
Murtala Garo has done this before. He is built for it.
In a political climate where ambition has destroyed many governments from within, Kano cannot afford a deputy governor who wants to be governor by lunchtime. Kano needs a deputy who understands that true power lies in making your boss succeed.
That deputy is Murtala Sule Garo.
Anything less is political risk Kano does not need.
Ibrahim Mu’azzam public affairs write from Kano