Nasiru Gawuna leaves APC and resigns federal board position
Nasiru Gawuna, former Deputy Governor of Kano State, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter dated March 29, 2026, he described his decision as voluntary and personal. He also stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, with his resignation from the federal appointment effective from March 31. These moves come amid ongoing political shifts in Kano State.
Key takeaways
- Nasiru Gawuna resigned from the APC in a letter dated March 29, 2026, addressed to the party chairman in his ward.
- He stated his resignation from the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria board would take effect from March 31, as per his letter dated March 27, 2026.
- Gawuna was the APC governorship candidate in Kano State during the 2023 general elections, where he polled 890,705 votes.
- Sources say he is expected to meet with former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso on Monday night at Miller Road.
- His decisions have fueled speculation about a possible alignment with the African Democratic Congress and the Kwankwasiyya bloc.
