Former Kano State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed displeasure over comments allegedly made about him by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the remarks as unnecessary and offensive.
This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, while speaking to journalists.
According to Dan’agundi, Ganduje personally conveyed his dissatisfaction with the comments credited to Kwankwaso.
“Dr Ganduje told me clearly that he was not happy at all with the comments made by Senator Kwankwaso against him,” he said.
Dan’agundi said Ganduje accused Kwankwaso of referring to him as “maƙiyi”, meaning enemy, while addressing supporters.
The remarks were reportedly made at a time Kwankwaso was also accusing Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, of planning to take over state institutions for use against political opponents.
“Ganduje made it clear to me that such statements were unnecessary, especially at a time when Kano needs unity, peace, and collective progress,” Dan’agundi said.
He said Ganduje believes the anticipated return of Governor Yusuf to the APC should be seen as an opportunity for reconciliation rather than renewed political tension.
“In Ganduje’s view, the return of the Kano State Governor to the APC should serve as a platform for all of them to come together, put aside differences, and focus on moving Kano State forward,” he added.
Dan’agundi noted that Ganduje feels both he and Kwankwaso, considering their age and long political careers, should now act as elder statesmen.
“He believes there should be no reason for continued conflict, as both of them have reached a stage where they no longer have personal political ambitions,” he said.
On reports that Governor Yusuf plans to rejoin the APC, Dan’agundi described the move as a welcome development.
“It is a thing of joy for us. All APC leaders, stakeholders, and supporters in Kano State are happy and excited about the Governor’s return,” he said.
He disclosed that preparations were already underway to officially receive the governor into the party at both national and state levels.
However, he said the process had slowed due to the Umrah trip of the Kano APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and Ganduje’s absence from the country.
“Once they return, a special meeting will be held with His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his delegation to conclude the process,” he assured.
Dan’agundi called for peace and unity in Kano State, expressing hope that the governor’s return would bring lasting stability and development.