Tension In NNPP: Yusuf Fumes As Sacked Bichi Targets Kwankwaso’s Legacy

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has strongly condemned the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, over corruption allegations made against his administration and accusations of a ₦2 billion monthly allocation to NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Speaking during a meeting with government officials and ward councillors on Sunday, Governor Yusuf dismissed Bichi’s claims as baseless and described him as mentally unstable.

According to Yusuf, Bichi’s attempts to tarnish the image of Kwankwaso will not go unchallenged. “His efforts to drag Kwankwaso’s name through the mud will not be taken lightly,” he warned.

The governor did not stop there. He further threatened to strip Bichi of recognition as a true indigene of Kano for what he described as unwarranted attacks on political, religious, and traditional leaders in the state.

“I believe Dr. Baffa Bichi is mentally unstable. If he were in the right frame of mind, he wouldn’t be making these groundless and reckless allegations that hold no merit in the governance of this state,” Yusuf said.

He expressed regret over appointing Bichi as SSG, noting that many religious scholars and stakeholders had opposed the decision.

“You’ve made unprovable claims against our leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso — a man who has served as Minister of Defence, two-term governor, and senator without any blemish on his record,” he added.

Yusuf also issued a stern warning to radio stations that provide a platform for defamatory remarks, saying his administration would not hesitate to take legal action against any media outlet that enables the spread of “false and malicious” content.

“We will no longer tolerate the use of media platforms to spread lies and misinformation. Legal action will follow any continued attempt to defame our leaders,” the governor concluded.