Former Deputy Governor of Kano State and governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, has challenged the state government to present evidence supporting allegations that he received funds from local government councils through his son, Mujahid Aminu Abdulsalam.
Key Highlights:
- Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo denied allegations of receiving local government funds through his son.
- He challenged the Kano State government to provide evidence.
- Gwarzo described the claims as politically motivated and baseless.
- He insisted the allegations must be backed by verifiable proof.
- The state government has not yet publicly responded to his demand.
Gwarzo’s reaction followed claims reportedly made by the spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sunusi Bature, alleging that local government funds were channelled to the former deputy governor through his son.
Responding to the accusations in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, Gwarzo dismissed the allegations as unfounded and politically motivated.
He described the claims as a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation and undermine the integrity he has built throughout his years in public service.
According to the statement, the allegations lack factual basis and should be backed by verifiable evidence if they are to be taken seriously.
“The allegations are mere figments of the Governor’s imagination lacking any basis. 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,” the statement said.
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Gwarzo maintained that he had consistently adhered to the principles of transparency, accountability and respect for the rule of law during his time in public office.
He expressed confidence that the facts would ultimately emerge and urged the public to disregard what he described as unsubstantiated allegations.
The former deputy governor further reiterated his commitment to due process and accountability, insisting that public discourse should be guided by evidence rather than speculation or political rhetoric.
The Kano State Government has yet to publicly respond to Gwarzo’s demand for evidence regarding the allegations.
