By Umar Idris Shuaibu
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has resigned from his position, citing compliance with directives linked to Nigeria’s electoral laws.
Gawuna’s resignation, conveyed in a letter dated March 27, 2026, takes immediate effect.
The former governorship candidate of the APC in Kano is reportedly set to complete his defection to the African Democratic Congress on Tuesday, amid ongoing political realignments involving Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
In the letter, Gawuna stated that his decision was in line with a presidential directive requiring political appointees to step down ahead of political activities.
“My resignation is in strict compliance with the President’s directive requiring all political appointees to step down in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act,” he said.
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He expressed appreciation to Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, describing his tenure as both an honour and a privilege.
“I am profoundly grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the opportunity to serve. It has been a privilege to contribute to the growth and development of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and our country,” Gawuna noted.
The former FMBN board chairman also reflected on his next political steps, stating that he has entrusted his future to divine guidance.
“I place my future in the hands of Allah (SWT), and I seek His guidance on my next course of action,” he added.
Gawuna further assured of a smooth transition process, pledging to hand over responsibilities in line with established procedures.
“I remain committed to ensuring a seamless transition and will hand over all responsibilities in accordance with established procedures and directives,” he said.
His resignation is expected to further reshape the political landscape in Kano as alignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.