Kano NDC guber candidate appoints Sagagi DG campaign 

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

The Kano State gubernatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi as the Director-General of his 2027 Governorship Campaign Organisation.

Sagagi served as Chief of Staff to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Commissioner for Commerce and Investment, before decamping to the NDC and rejoined the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

He left Governor Yusuf’s cabinet in a display of loyalty to the National Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the Vice Presidential candidate of the NDC, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.

A Press Release issued to journalists by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to the NDC gubernatorial candidate, indicated that: “Hon. Shehu Wada Sagagi is a seasoned politician, businessman and public administrator who has held several important positions in Kano State’s political and administrative landscape.

“His previous positions include former Chief of Staff, Kano State Government House, Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, and former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State.”

In the same vein, Alhaji Adamu Ali Ibrahim Kibiya has been appointed Secretary of the Campaign Directorate.

“He is a grassroots politician and former commissioner with considerable experience in public service and political mobilisation,” Ibrahim added.

The Press Release further stated that: “Similarly, Engr. Sunusi Usman Dambatta has been appointed Deputy Director-General of the Campaign Council. He is an engineer and a committed politician with extensive involvement in political activities.

“The appointments are expected to strengthen the campaign’s leadership structure, enhance grassroots mobilisation and provide strategic direction ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

“All appointments take immediate effect.

Full membership of the campaign council will be made available soonest.”