Kano State leaders

Governors, deputy governors and local government chairmen since 1999.

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Governor nowAbba Kabir YusufSince 29 May 2023 · NNPP

Governors

Most recent first.

Abba Kabir Yusuf In office NNPP

29 May 2023 – Present

The Supreme Court affirmed his election in January 2024 after lower courts had ruled against him.
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje APC

29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023

His 2019 re-election required a supplementary poll after the first ballot was declared inconclusive.
Rabiu Kwankwaso PDP

29 May 2011 – 29 May 2015

Moved to the APC in 2013.
Ibrahim Shekarau ANPP

29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011
Rabiu Kwankwaso PDP

29 May 1999 – 29 May 2003 · Lost re-election

Local government chairmen

Each LGA has its own list of chairmen and caretaker chairmen since 1999.

Ajingi — Albasu — Bagwai — Bebeji — Bichi — Bunkure — Dala — Danbata — Dawaki Kudu — Dawaki Tofa — Doguwa — Fagge — Gabasawa — Garko — Garun Malam — Gaya — Gezawa — Gwale — Gwarzo — Kabo — Kano Municipal — Karaye — Kibiya — Kiru — Kumbotso — Kunchi — Kura — Madobi — Makoda — Minjibir — Nasarawa — Rano — Rimin Gado — Rogo — Shanono — Sumaila — Takai — Tarauni — Tofa — Tsanyawa — Tudun Wada — Ungogo — Warawa — Wudil —