Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has slammed the Kano State Government’s call for his arrest, describing it as “reckless, baseless, and a sign of incompetence.”
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had resorted to desperation by making unfounded allegations that he was involved in the establishment of a militia group.
He said Governor Yusuf’s action amounted to an irresponsible attempt to evade the government’s duty to protect the lives and property of Kano residents.
“It is deeply unfortunate that rather than addressing the escalating insecurity ravaging the state, Governor Yusuf has chosen to chase shadows while searching for scapegoats to conceal his glaring failures,” Ganduje said.
He accused the governor of abandoning communities such as Bagwai, Shanono, and Tsanyawa, which he said had been hit by insecurity.
“At a time when these communities and other affected areas are living in fear, the governor has neither visited nor shown empathy toward the victims,” the statement added.
Ganduje said the governor’s persistent absence during critical moments “speaks volumes of his disconnect from the people he claims to serve.”
The former governor maintained that he had never been associated with violence or acts capable of undermining peace in Kano.
According to the statement, Ganduje’s eight-year tenure was marked by stability and security, earning national commendation, standing “in stark contrast to the current administration’s ineptitude and lack of direction.”
The former APC chairman urged Governor Yusuf to concentrate on his constitutional responsibilities rather than engaging in “political theatrics and unfounded allegations.”
“Leadership is demonstrated through purposeful action, responsibility, and compassion, not through press conferences and issuing frivolous statements aimed at diverting public attention from one’s failures,” he said.
