Former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims that he’s the one controlling the affairs of the state underneath Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
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peaking with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso clarified that there isn’t any battle between him and the governor.
He stated they each share mutual respect and understanding of their political journey.
Kwankwaso defined that lengthy earlier than the 2019 elections, they’d agreed that Abba Kabir Yusuf was one of the best individual to steer Kano, and that’s the reason he was given full help to run for governor.
In accordance with the previous governor, Governor Yusuf was given full freedom to carry out his duties as he sees match. He stated solely political mischief-makers are spreading rumours that he controls the federal government or handles contracts within the state.
“What I do know is that earlier than the 2019 election, we rigorously checked out who was most certified, and we gave him the prospect. Now he’s doing what is true. These spreading tales that I run the federal government or take contracts are solely mendacity,” Kwankwaso stated.
He added that of their political construction, providing recommendation to the federal government solely occurs when the governor asks for it. He careworn that nobody interferes within the day-to-day operating of the Kano State authorities.
Kwankwaso additionally said that there isn’t any rigidity between him and different lawmakers of their get together, explaining that their foremost activity is to symbolize the folks and work in direction of bettering lives.
“Our system is predicated on mutual respect and giving recommendation when wanted. Everybody has their duty, and nobody is compelled to do one other’s work. We’ve given everybody the liberty to do their job—how they use that freedom is as much as them,” he stated.
He reaffirmed that their collective purpose stays the progress and peace of Kano State, in addition to selling unity and mutual respect amongst their followers.
