Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, a former All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, has formally resigned his membership in the ruling party. The confirmation arrived Monday evening from Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential media aide, who verified the development through a post on X.
Gawuna’s party exit follows his immediate resignation as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. In a resignation letter dated March 27, 2026, Gawuna stated that his departure from the housing finance institution complies with a presidential directive requiring appointed officials to observe statutory provisions before engaging in political activities. The directive aligns with the Nigerian Electoral Act, which mandates that executive officeholders vacate their positions before participating in campaign processes or switching partisan affiliations.
Gawuna previously represented the APC in the 2023 Kano State gubernatorial election. His transition from a federal appointment to active political status has initiated standard procedural transitions at the Federal Mortgage Bank. Institution administrators will follow established regulatory channels to fill the chairmanship vacancy and maintain operational continuity for its housing loan programs.
Ahmad’s public acknowledgment of the resignation documented the timing of the departure but provided no details regarding Gawuna’s subsequent political placement. The Federal Mortgage Bank continues to execute its statutory mandate, which includes monitoring primary mortgage institutions and facilitating affordable housing financing nationwide.
Electoral compliance frameworks continue to shape the movement of public officeholders into partisan roles, requiring documented resignations prior to candidate registration or campaign financing. Gawuna’s dual departures reflect ongoing adherence to statutory separation standards ahead of Nigeria’s next electoral cycle. Further statements regarding his party realignment and eligibility verification are anticipated as the Independent National Electoral Commission completes its candidate documentation review process.
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