Kano governor ‘sacks Kwankwaso’ day after leaving NNPP

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved his Political Adviser, Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso, of his appointment with immediate effect, citing alleged poor performance and failure to meet the expectations of the office.

The decision was announced in a statement issued on Saturday night by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, the action followed an extensive review of the activities and conduct of the Office of the Political Adviser.

The assessment, the governor said, revealed shortcomings in the execution of assigned responsibilities, prompting the decision to effect an immediate change in order to maintain efficiency within the administration.

Governor Yusuf explained that the move was taken in the overall interest of good governance, stressing the need to safeguard the integrity of his administration and restore harmony, focus and effectiveness in government operations.

He expressed concern over what he described as rising tension and divisions within political circles, which he said were traced to the conduct of the former adviser. The governor warned that his administration would not tolerate actions capable of undermining unity, stability or cohesion in the governance of Kano State.

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The governor reaffirmed that loyalty, discipline and performance remain the core principles guiding his leadership, adding that all political appointees are expected to work in the collective interest of the state and its people.

In a related development, Governor Yusuf has approved the appointment of Hon. Mustapha Hamza Buhari Bakwana as the new Political Adviser.

He expressed confidence that the new appointee would bring renewed commitment, professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility to the office, in line with the vision and objectives of his administration.

Governor Yusuf reiterated his commitment to building a united, responsive and people-oriented government anchored on accountability, discipline and results, noting that his administration remains focused on delivering effective governance to the people of Kano State.