Nasiru Gawuna Resigns from APC
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated Mar 31, 2026
This event primarily concerns political realignments within Nigeria — Kano State, Nigeria, and does not have a direct or significant impact on financial markets. The resignations and potential party shifts of figures like Nasiru Gawuna and Tanko Yakasai are local political developments.
Nasiru Gawuna, former deputy governor of Nigeria — Kano State and the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the state's 2023 election, has resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, citing a personal and voluntary decision. His resignation from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, effective March 29, 2026, follows his earlier resignation as chairman of the board of the Nigeria — Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria on March 27, 2026, in compliance with President Bola Tinubu's directive for political appointees to resign before pursuing elective office. These moves have fueled speculation about his next political steps, with sources indicating he is expected to meet with Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Nigeria — Kano State and influential political figure, who recently joined the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress. Another political figure, Tanko Yakasai, also resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress and joined the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress, further highlighting ongoing political realignments in Nigeria — Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
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