Kano State Government has dismissed as false and malicious an allegation by Buba Galadima claiming that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf wrote to the Federal Government seeking to prevent Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from entering the State.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, described the claim as reckless, unfounded, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary political tension in the state.
The government categorically denied ever writing to the Federal Government or any authority with the intention of stopping Senator Kwankwaso, or any Nigerian citizen, from entering Kano State.
“At no time did the Kano State Government write to the Federal Government or any authority with the intention of preventing Senator Kwankwaso, or any Nigerian citizen, from entering Kano State.
“Such a claim exists only in the imagination of its sponsors and should be treated with the contempt it deserves,” the statement read.
The government reaffirmed that Kano remains a peaceful and law-abiding state where the constitutional rights of all citizens, including freedom of movement and association, are respected and protected.
It stressed that Governor Yusuf’s administration is focused on governance, service delivery, and the welfare of the people rather than engaging in what it described as petty political distractions.
The statement further expressed concern over what it termed the spread of baseless allegations capable of overheating the polity, noting that dragging the Federal Government into local political narratives without evidence is irresponsible and unacceptable.
The state government called on Buba Galadima to provide credible evidence to substantiate his claims or withdraw the statement in the interest of peace and political maturity.
It also urged public figures to be mindful of the weight of their words and the potential consequences of misinformation.
The government reiterated its commitment to peace, unity, and the democratic rights of all citizens, adding that no amount of political provocation would distract it from delivering on its mandate.
