Kano: NDC Gubernatorial Candidate Gwarzo Demands Evidence of Fund Diversion from Gov. Yusuf

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano State, former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has demanded that Governor Abba Yusuf provide concrete evidence to support claims that funds were diverted from local government councils through Gwarzo’s son, Mujahid Aminu Abdussalam.

Gwarzo’s statement was prompted by remarks from Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who alleged that local government funds had been funneled to the former deputy governor via his son.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo called the allegations “unfounded, outrageous and a completely absurd effort to damage his well‑established integrity throughout his public service.”

“These allegations are simply products of the Governor’s imagination and lack any factual basis. We therefore firmly challenge the accuser to present credible and verifiable evidence to support these malicious claims. Mere accusations, regardless of how frequently they are repeated in the media, do not constitute proof,” the statement read.

Gwarzo reiterated that he has always adhered to the principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law during his public career.

He expressed confidence that the truth will eventually emerge and urged the public to dismiss what he described as baseless accusations.