Mustapha, son of the leader of Kwankwasiyya, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his appointment as the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s cabinet.
In his statement on Monday, Mustapha said the decision was taken with a “heavy heart.”
He expressed gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity offered him to serve the people of Kano State.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the great people of Kano State. I have cherished the experiences and lessons gained while serving, and I appreciate the trust placed in me,” he said.
The former commissioner also urged the youths of Kano State to continue to receive the support and attention they deserve from the government.
“As I resign, I pray that the youth of Kano State will continue to receive the attention and support they deserve,” he added.
He further stated that his time in office provided him valuable experiences and lessons, and appreciated the confidence reposed in him by the governor.
The former commissioner offered prayers for sustained support for the youth of Kano State, stressing the importance of continued investment in youth empowerment and sports development.
His resignation followed Governor Yusuf’s resignation from the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) and his entrance into the All Progressive Congress (APC), with 22 House of Assembly members, including the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Kwankwaso, 2023 presidential candidate of NNPP and erstwhile political benefactor of Governor Yusuf, had termed the Governor’s latest political steps as “betrayal.”
Kwankwaso had tagged January 23, the day Yusuf resigned from the NNPP, as “World Betrayal Day.”
Governor Yusuf was received by immediate past National Chairman of the APC, Abdulahi Ganduje and other leaders of the APC, including Deputy Senate President, Dr. Barau Ibrahim Jibrin, into APC on Monday evening during an elaborate ceremony held at Coronation Hall, Government House.
Yusuf during his speech at the grand reception, insisted that his decision to re-join APC was informed by the yearnings of Kano people.
He insisted that his action was never for political interest, but the development of Kano state and the entire people of Kano.
He maintained further that he bore no grudges against Kwankwaso.
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