From Muhammad Ya’u Kano
There is a heavy influx of Placards Carrying Youths in their hundreds taking over the Government House, as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, moves to swear In his new Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo.
The massive turnout of the young supporters dominated the swearing-in ceremony beating drums and shouting different Political slogans.
Major streets leading to Government House in Nassarawa GRA were jam parked with loaded trucks of human heads who are largely made up of young people who gathered to witness the historic occasion.
The overwhelming presence underscored the growing influence of Murtala Sule Garo in the state’s political landscape who silently fought his ways to clinched the number two exalted seat.
The atmosphere outside the Government House resembled a carnival, with music blaring from loudspeakers and groups of youths dancing in excitement.
The Coronation Hall, the main venue for the swearing in ceremony have first-class Emirs, top politicians, and key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) taking their seats for the ceremony.
Despite the high-profile gathering indoors, it was the sheer number of youths outside that defined the day’s narrative.
The crowd stretched across adjoining streets, creating what observers described as a “sea of heads,” signaling a strong base of popular support for the new Deputy Governor.
Some of the young attendees who spoke to reporters described Garo as a leader they identify with, citing his accessibility and engagement with grassroots communities as reasons for their support. Others said their presence was a show of loyalty and optimism for the future.
Security personnel were deployed across the area to manage the large crowd and ensure order, as vehicular movement around the Government House experienced disruptions due to the influx of supporters. Authorities, however, maintained control as the ceremony progressed without major incidents.
The dominance of youth participation at the event is widely seen as a reflection of Garo’s rising political profile and potential electoral value, particularly as attention gradually shifts toward future political contests in Kano State.
