Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has accused his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam, of secretly planning to take away him from workplace and take over energy.
The governor made this declare on Thursday. He spoke on the Authorities Home in Kano whereas internet hosting a gaggle of reward singers often known as Mawallafan Abba Gida Gida.
Through the gathering, Yusuf stated the political disaster involving his former deputy was not unusual. He described it as a deliberate try to power him out.
Yusuf stated he was stunned by the actions of Abdussalam. He defined that each of them got here into workplace on the identical political ticket. In keeping with him, there was no misunderstanding or offence that might justify such a transfer.
“At present, the deputy governor who got here with us on the identical ticket is not with us. No one offended him. In actual fact, I’ve not even seen his resignation letter,” he stated.
The governor added that regardless of the resignation, he has not personally obtained or seen any official letter from his former deputy. He stated the scenario raised questions on the true motive behind the sudden exit.
“No matter made him act that manner was an try to take away me and take the place, however God didn’t enable it,” Yusuf acknowledged.
He additionally expressed disappointment over how the matter performed out throughout the Kwankwasiyya political motion. Yusuf questioned why Abdussalam was not given the chance he allegedly needed, as a substitute of resorting to what he described as a political plot.
The governor used the second to answer critics who accused him of betrayal after his current political choices, together with his exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Celebration. He insisted that his actions had been taken within the curiosity of the folks of Kano State.
Yusuf argued that the true betrayal is occurring throughout the Kwankwasiyya camp. He claimed that people who had been as soon as political opponents are actually being promoted forward of loyal members.
“Now, the one that was as soon as our greatest enemy… is the one they’re now placing ahead. Is that not a betrayal?” he requested.
He maintained that his administration stays steady and targeted. In keeping with him, governance in Kano has not been affected by the political pressure. He added that a number of certified people have already proven curiosity within the vacant deputy governor place.
Yusuf assured residents that the method to fill the place will likely be dealt with correctly. He stated the federal government will select somebody who’s succesful and dedicated to serving the folks.