Ganduje accuses Kano govt of orchestrating protests against him

By Innocent Raphael

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has accused the Kano State government of orchestrating protests against him.

Ganduje said the State government wanted him removed as national chairman.

According to a statement released on Friday by Ganduje’s Special Assistant on Civil Society and Support Groups, Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi, the Kano State government has been hiring protesters, mostly Kwankwasiyya members, from the streets and from the North Central geo-political zone to demand Ganduje’s resignation.

The also statement claimed that a large sum of money has been distributed to sustain the campaign against Ganduje.

Ganduje’s camp expressed concern over the alleged wastage of state resources, which they believe are badly needed in Kano State for the provision of basic amenities. They have called on security agents to be vigilant and ensure the security of lives and property.

However, the Kano State government has denied any involvement in the crisis, with the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, stating that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the incumbent governor have nothing to do with anything happening outside their political party.

Recall that protests, led by groups and party chieftains from the North Central zone, have been demanding Ganduje’s removal as national chairman, citing various grievances.

The situation has raised concerns about the internal dynamics of the APC and the political tensions in Kano State.