Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed allegations that he is secretly running the Kano State Government or taking charge of contracts on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Naijaonpoint reports that Kwankwaso, speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, described the claims as false and unnecessary.
He said, “Many people have conspired and said unpleasant things, claiming I’m the one steering the government, that I handle contracts and all sorts of things.
“There is no need for me to respond. With time and patience, people will see for themselves who is truly in charge.”
The former governor said Yusuf was carefully chosen to lead Kano and remains firmly in control of his administration.
“We did everything with the fear of God. Since the 2019 elections, we searched carefully and found that he was the best candidate. Allah has now blessed him with leadership. He is working, and we have given him the chance to do what is necessary,” Kwankwaso stated.
According to him, his role is limited to guidance when necessary.
He further stated, “Our position is simple: if he seeks our counsel or advice, we will gladly offer it. And if we notice anything wrong or harmful, we will call his attention to it.”
Kwankwaso also dismissed speculations of a leadership crisis in the NNPP, arguing that those peddling such stories are “not real politicians.”
“There is no crisis in our party, the NNPP. They have taken us to court over a thousand times but have not succeeded. Up till now, they are still using the old logo. So, it is like members of the APC suddenly claiming to belong to ACN or CPC. How can that be? Check the INEC portal and see for yourself who is recognised. They are not real politicians,” he said.
On the proposal by the National Assembly to amend the Electoral Act to allow presidential and governorship elections hold six months before the expiration of incumbents’ tenure, Kwankwaso said he was ready.
“As for me, I have no issue. If they are ready, let them come out tomorrow, we will come out too. I have no problem with that. Whether it is November or February, let the election hold anytime. All we need is some notice so we can inform and mobilise our people,” he said.
Kwankwaso maintained that despite being relatively new, the NNPP made significant inroads during the last general elections and remains confident of its strength.
“The truth is, the youths have become more aware. Those who think they will defeat us or vote us out will be surprised,” he declared.
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