Kwankwaso breaks silence on perceived rift with Kano Gov, Yusuf

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, in the 2023, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has broken silence on the report that he has a rift with Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf.

Speaking in an interview on BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso dismissed the claims, insisting that there was no rift between him, the governor, or top members of the state government, contrary to what some politicians were spreading.

According to him, Governor Yusuf was chosen based on merit and long-standing loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya’s movement.

“There is no problem between me and Governor Abba. We gave him the opportunity to perform, and he is doing his best. It is just that some mischievous individuals are trying to create division where there is none.

“We carefully examined the options and found him most qualified as far back as 2019. We gave him the chance to deliver, and we continue to support him.

“Those claiming that I control contracts or run the government are only being mischievous. In due time, the truth will come out,” he said.