Kano Government Threatens Sanctions Over Insults Targeting Kwankwaso

The Kano State Government has warned supporters of Governor Abba Yusuf against making provocative statements or insulting Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), stressing that violators will face disciplinary measures.

The caution was issued on Saturday by Bature Tofa, Director-General of Media and Publicity at Government House, Kano, during a motorcycle distribution event at the Open Space Theatre, Government House.

Tofa stressed that the government will not tolerate disrespect or indiscipline directed at Kwankwaso, highlighting his enduring significance in Kano’s political landscape despite recent realignments.

“We will not condone insults or undisciplined behavior toward the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Anyone found engaging in such actions will face the consequences,” Tofa stated firmly.

He further urged Governor Yusuf’s supporters to exercise restraint and demonstrate maturity, particularly amid heightened political tensions following the governor’s departure from the NNPP.

Tofa emphasized that maintaining peace and unity requires that political disagreements remain civil and do not escalate into personal attacks or abusive behavior.

The warning comes as reactions continue to pour in over Governor Yusuf’s resignation from the NNPP, a move that has elicited varied responses within the Kwankwasiyya Movement and across Kano State.