LG Fund Diversion: Show Evidence or Stay Silent, Gwarzo Tells Kano Govt
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — Former Deputy Governor of Kano State and governorship candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Thursday challenged the Kano State Government to provide evidence for allegations that local government funds were diverted to him through his son, Mujahid Aminu Abdussalam.
Gwarzo’s challenge came in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, following claims reportedly made by the spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The former deputy governor dismissed the allegations as false and unfounded, insisting that those making the claims must back them with verifiable proof.
“The allegations are mere figments of the Governor’s imagination lacking any basis,” the statement said.
Gwarzo accused his detractors of attempting to tarnish his reputation, describing the claims as a desperate effort to undermine the integrity he built during his years in public service.
“We therefore categorically challenge the accuser to provide credible and verifiable evidence to substantiate these callous claims. Mere accusations, no matter how often repeated in the media, do not amount to proof,” he stated.
According to him, he has consistently upheld the principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law throughout his public career and has nothing to hide.
The NDC governorship candidate said he remains confident that the truth will prevail and urged members of the public not to be misled by what he described as baseless allegations.
He further called on the government to either present evidence to support the claims or desist from making accusations that could inflame political tensions and misinform the public.
The statement was signed by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and dated June 18, 2026.
Fund Diversion: Show Evidence or Stay Silent, Gwarzo Tells Kano Govt
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — Former Deputy Governor of Kano State and governorship candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Thursday challenged the Kano State Government to provide evidence for allegations that local government funds were diverted to him through his son, Mujahid Aminu Abdussalam.
Gwarzo’s challenge came in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, following claims reportedly made by the spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The former deputy governor dismissed the allegations as false and unfounded, insisting that those making the claims must back them with verifiable proof.
“The allegations are mere figments of the Governor’s imagination lacking any basis,” the statement said.
Gwarzo accused his detractors of attempting to tarnish his reputation, describing the claims as a desperate effort to undermine the integrity he built during his years in public service.
“We therefore categorically challenge the accuser to provide credible and verifiable evidence to substantiate these callous claims. Mere accusations, no matter how often repeated in the media, do not amount to proof,” he stated.
According to him, he has consistently upheld the principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law throughout his public career and has nothing to hide.
The NDC governorship candidate said he remains confident that the truth will prevail and urged members of the public not to be misled by what he described as baseless allegations.
He further called on the government to either present evidence to support the claims or desist from making accusations that could inflame political tensions and misinform the public.
The statement was signed by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and dated June 18, 2026.