KANO – The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano chapter, on Saturday appointed a caretaker committee to oversee its affairs.
The committee was announced after a meeting of the party elders held at the Government House, Kano, and presided over by Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso on Friday night.
Those appointed included a former Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Gwarzo, as Chairman, and Alhaji Adamu Sumaila as Secretary.
Also appointed were Alhaji Abbas Sani, Assistant Secretary; Mr Bashir Karaye, Public Relations Officer (PRO); Alhaji Salisu Abba, Treasurer, and Alhaji Murtala Garo as Organising Secretary.
Others were Alhaji Rabi’u Bako, Youth Leader; Hajiya Maryam Kofar-mata; Woman Leader, and Alhaji Sa’adu Hassan, Ex-officio member.
Speaking after the meeting, Kwankwaso urged the party members to give the caretaker officials the necessary support and cooperation to enable the party to succeed in the state and the country at large.
“This is an appointment not election; so we want all party members to support the interim officials of the party to achieve the desired results,’’ he said.
Responding on behalf of his colleagues, the Interim Chairman, Gwarzo, promised to work hard for the success of the party in the state. (NAN)