By Aminu Garko
Kano governor, Abba Yusuf, has dismissed report that Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of the state who is also regarded his political godfather, is collecting N2 billion from the state’s coffers every month.
The allegation of N2 billion monthly payment to Kwankwaso by Yusuf was made by Baffa Bichi who was recently sacked as former Secretary to Kano State Government
However, while addressing 484 local government Councillors from the 44 Local government areas at the Kano Government House on Sunday, Yusuf dismissed the allegations.
He labeled Bichi ‘a shameless liar’, while describing the claims as “false, laughable, height of political desperation and dishonesty.”
Contrary to the claim of Bichi, Abba Yusuf praised Kwankwaso as “one of the purest and most selfless individuals in Kano,” stating that he has never demanded any funds from the administration or interfered with government’s finances.
The governor questioned Bichi’s timing and motive, stating that he served in the government for over a year without raising concerns, adding, “he is only speaking out after his dismissal due to poor performance.”
Yusuf criticised Bichi for lacking integrity, suggesting, “he should have spoken out while still in office if he had genuine concerns.
“You were in this government for more than a year, If you had any integrity, you would have spoken out while still in office.
“But you chose silence until you were sent parking. That exposes your real motive.”
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and good governance.
Yusuf also urged the people of the state to disregard what he described as ”the noise of bitter politicians who have lost relevance.”
The Governor reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s political decisions.
Yusuf pledged to follow Kwankwaso’s political lead, stating, “wherever he goes politically, his supporters will follow.”
( NAN)
