TODAY, Saturday, April 4, 2026, marks sixteen (16) years since the passing of Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi—the first democratically elected Governor of Kano State (present-day Kano and Jigawa States). Rimi was a visionary progressive, an astute administrator, and a courageous politician who stood firmly by his convictions. He was charismatic, fearless, outspoke, a populist leader and master mobiliser whose political effectiveness and administrative acumen left an enduring imprint, despite the short and turbulent period he served. His tenure unfolded in one of Kano’s most volatile moments, including the Maitatsine uprising, which held the city hostage, and the tragic July 10th 1981…
Author: Dr. Sadiq Abubakar Umar Gombe
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