IPOB Leader, Maazi Nnamdi Kanu
The Sokoto State Government has debunked reports alleging that Governor Ahmed Aliyu was present during Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti’s recent visit to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Custodial Centre.
In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, the government described the reports as false, inaccurate, and deliberately misleading, insisting that Governor Aliyu was outside Nigeria when the visit took place.
According to the statement, Governor Aliyu was in Saudi Arabia performing the Lesser Hajj as of November 30, 2025, coinciding with the date Dr. Otti held a private engagement in Sokoto.
The government clarified that upon Dr. Otti’s arrival at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, he was received, not by the governor, but by a team of commissioners and special advisers who followed the established protocol for visiting state executives before accompanying him to Government House.
Reaffirming its commitment to openness and cordial inter-state relations, the Sokoto State Government emphasized the state’s tradition of extending hospitality and respect to all visitors, irrespective of ethnicity, region, or religion.
The statement concluded by noting that Governor Ahmed Aliyu remains dedicated to promoting peace, strengthening national unity, and upholding the principles of good governance.
