A key political figure in Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, has stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), signaling a potential return to active partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a resignation letter dated March 27, 2026, Gawuna confirmed that his decision takes immediate effect, aligning with a directive issued by President Bola Tinubu. The directive mandates political appointees with future electoral ambitions to vacate their positions in compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act.
Gawuna, who previously served as Deputy Governor of Kano State, described his time at the FMBN as both an honour and a privilege, noting that it gave him the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national development. He also expressed gratitude to the President for entrusting him with multiple responsibilities, including his earlier role as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano.
Emphasising that his resignation was guided strictly by legal and ethical considerations, Gawuna stated that he remains committed to due process. He added that he would ensure a seamless transition by handing over responsibilities in accordance with established procedures.
The move comes shortly after he formally resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), further fueling speculation about his next political steps.
Gawuna was the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 Kano State election, where he secured 890,705 votes but lost to the incumbent governor, Abba Yusuf, who polled over one million votes to win the contest.
While Gawuna has not publicly declared his next political move, his resignation from both party affiliation and federal appointment suggests preparations for a new phase in his political career as the 2027 elections gradually come into focus.