He is now considered a strong candidate for the governorship of Kano state .
During the late - 2007 corruption scandal that caused former Speaker of the House Patricia Etteh to resign , Lawan led the Integrity Group , an alliance of Representatives opposed to Etteh .
Lawan is now considered a strong candidate for the governorship of Kano state .
During the late - 2007 corruption scandal that caused former Speaker of the House Patricia Etteh to resign , Lawan led the Integrity Group , an alliance of Representatives opposed to Etteh .