Where Is the Pride of Kano’s Political Acuity?
By Adamu Aminu
Kano State,my native state, is home to the late Mallam Aminu Kano, the late Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi, Lawan Dambazau, and the late Alhaji Sabo Bakin Zuwo, among others.
The state remains a bustling centre of political sophistication and commercial vitality, not only in Nigeria but across Africa. Its political history shows structure, clarity, and decisive leadership.
Kano commands enduring respect as a model of political civilisation, acuity, and institutional maturity.
During the First and Second Republics, its political actors resolved complex issues with speed and precision.
Challenges rarely lingered. Leaders consulted, then decided with a firm grasp of timing and responsibility.
That legacy made Kano — beyond its identity as “Tumbin Giwa,” a melting pot — a citadel of northern politics. Discipline, negotiation, and timely action built that standing. Current conditions now test that reputation.
The process of selecting a deputy governor draws intense scrutiny from political observers and governance stakeholders nationwide.
The delay raises concerns about institutional efficiency and executive coordination. Consultation remains necessary, but prolonged indecision breeds uncertainty and invites speculation about competing interests.
Key questions follow; Why does a process with clear constitutional and administrative expectations stall?
Who shapes the outcome behind the scenes, and to what end?
Does the situation reveal a broader struggle to align political consultation with timely executive action under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf?
The implications reach beyond internal politics. Governance requires clarity, continuity, and prompt appointment to key offices.
Unresolved processes distract administration and erode public confidence. They also signal to external observers how seriously the state takes its own institutional standards.
Kano did not earn its reputation for political excellence by accident. It grew from disciplined decision-making and strategic clarity. Preserving that legacy demands action, not just historical reference.
The path forward is clear. Kano must choose a deputy governor based on competence, credibility, and institutional integrity, and conclude the process within a reasonable, transparent timeframe.
Anything less diminishes a reputation built over decades.
At this critical moment, the question persists: where is the pride of Kano’s political acuity?
Adamu Aminu writes in from Kano