The Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, Hon. Lawan Najume Kabo, has dismissed the Secretary of the council and four other appointed officials over their alleged membership of a political support group associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.
Sources within the council told our correspondent that the four officials were dismissed on Tuesday following allegations that they were members of the Tinubu Maliya Shonikan Support Group, a political group said to be sympathetic to the President and the Deputy Senate President.
Those affected include the Executive Secretary of Kabo Local Government, Abba Salisu Me Wake Garo; the Chief Whip / Portfolio Councilor, Hon. Ahmad Yusuf Chiroma Godiya; the Special Adviser on Educational Affairs, Hon. Tanimu Garba Garo; and the Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Yakubu Sa’adu Gammo, alongside one other appointee serving within the local government administration.
The development comes amid increasing political realignments and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political activities already intensifying across Kano State.
Sources said the decision has generated reactions among political actors and supporters in Kabo, particularly over the alleged involvement of the affected officials in a political support group outside the local political structure.
When contacted by our correspondent regarding the dismissals, the council chairman stated that he could not say anything for now.
The affected officials have also not publicly responded to their removal or the allegations of membership of the support group.
A senior council official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the chairman was concerned about maintaining discipline, loyalty, and unity of purpose within his administration.
‘This is about maintaining discipline and focus in governance,’ the source said.
The official, however, did not provide further details on whether the affected officials had been given an opportunity to respond to the allegations before their dismissal.
The development is likely to fuel further political debate in Kabo and the wider Kano State as political parties and support groups begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.