November 29, (THEWILL) — Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed as “reckless and baseless” the recent call by the Kano State Government for his arrest over alleged remarks on the formation of a militia group.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje said the demand for his arrest reflects “the desperation and incompetence” of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
He said the governor’s action amounts to an abdication of responsibility by an administration that “has consistently failed to secure the lives and property of the people of Kano State.”
“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,” the statement read.
Ganduje criticised the governor for allegedly ignoring communities such as Bagwai, Shanono, Tsanyawa and other affected areas, which he said are living in fear amid rising incidents of violence.
“At a time when these communities are experiencing attacks, the governor has neither visited nor shown empathy toward the victims.
“His continued absence in moments that require leadership speaks volumes of his disconnect from the people he claims to serve,” he added.
The former governor maintained that he has never been associated with violence or any act capable of undermining the peace and stability of the state.
The statement noted that Ganduje, during his eight-year tenure, kept the state secure and earned national commendation for peace and safety, saying this “stands in stark contrast to the current administration’s ineptitude and lack of direction.”
It urged Yusuf to focus on his constitutional duty of protecting residents rather than “engaging in political theatrics and peddling unfounded allegations.”
“Leadership is demonstrated through purposeful action, responsibility and compassion—not through press conferences and frivolous statements aimed at diverting public attention from one’s failures,” the statement added.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
