Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says only “foolish people” would believe claims that he is working for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.
Kwankwaso spoke during an interview with Global TV on Wednesday.
Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, had, in an interview with Arise News, alleged that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is indirectly advancing President Bola Tinubu’s interests for the 2027 presidential election.
Reacting to allegations that he is secretly aligned with the ruling government, the former Kano governor dismissed the claims as baseless.
“I think only foolish people will believe that. They have been saying it, especially when we were in NNPP,” he said.
Kwankwaso said his political movement is fully committed to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and focused on presenting solutions to Nigeria’s problems.
“We are working for NDC,” he said.
“Our blueprint is there for everybody to see what we intend to do.”
According to him, the party’s plans cover insecurity, education, electricity, roads, water supply and anti-corruption reforms.
WORK DONE IN KANO AS GOVERNOR
The former governor also highlighted his achievements while serving in Kano state, particularly in infrastructure and public sector reforms.
“We tackled the issue of corruption head-on and never had anything like security votes. We never had anything like payments in cash.”
Kwankwaso said his administration pioneered electronic payment systems in Kano before many other governments adopted similar measures.
“We started e-payments, not the federal government, not any other state,” he said.
He further described himself as “the architect of modern Kano”, citing projects such as flyovers, underpasses, dualised roads, hospitals and universities.
“We established two universities,” he said.
“Kano University of Science and Technology in 2000 and Northwest University in 2012.”
Speaking on the electoral chances of Peter Obi in northern Nigeria, Kwankwaso said his political structure is working to strengthen support across the north-west and north-east.
“We are just in the field working very hard,” he said.
“We are trying to convince the people.”
The former governor said there is still enough time before the election for voters to identify credible leaders.
“Those who are telling lies, the lies will come out,” he said.
“Those who are serious, those who are credible, people will identify them.”
