The Kano State Government has dismissed claims by elder statesman Buba Galadima that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf cannot secure a second term in office without the backing of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the assertion as misleading and a poor reading of Kano’s political history.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said Kano politics has never been permanently controlled by godfathers, insisting that electoral outcomes in the state are ultimately shaped by performance and popular legitimacy.
“There is no dispute that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a political heavyweight,” the statement read. “However, to suggest that Kano’s political destiny is permanently tied to one individual is to misread both history and the democratic behaviour of the people.”
The commissioner expressed surprise that the remarks came from Galadima, noting that Governor Yusuf had previously appointed him as Chairman of the Governing Council of Kano State Polytechnic despite his non-indigene status.
According to the statement, the appointment was made in good faith but yielded “little or no measurable impact” during Galadima’s tenure.
Drawing on historical precedents, the government cited the emergence of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau in 2003 and Kwankwaso’s own political comeback in 2011 as evidence that Kano voters reward credibility and performance rather than political anointment.
“Kano voters have consistently demonstrated an independent streak that resists permanent political ownership,” Waiya said, adding that Governor Yusuf was elected by the people and defended his mandate through institutional processes, not political charity.
The statement maintained that since assuming office, Yusuf has begun consolidating his authority through governance, with emphasis on education, institutional reforms and social equity, arguing that leadership in Kano matures through delivery over time.
While reiterating respect for Kwankwaso, the government stressed that influence does not translate into ownership, and mentorship does not imply permanent dependence.
The commissioner also justified Yusuf’s decision to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), citing leadership disagreements and protracted legal battles that have deepened divisions within the party.
According to the statement, the decision was taken in good faith and in the interest of peace, unity and the progress of Kano State.
Waiya concluded by invoking Islamic teachings on destiny and reliance on Allah, describing them as “the enduring grammar of Kano politics.”
Kano Govt rebukes Buba Galadima over Yusuf’s second-term prospects
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