Former Kano State Governor and former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed displeasure over comments made about him by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing them as unnecessary and offensive.
This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Dr Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, while speaking to journalists.
He said Ganduje personally conveyed to him his unhappiness with Kwankwaso’s remarks.
“Dr. Ganduje told me clearly that he was not happy at all with the comments made by Senator Kwankwaso against him,” Dan’agundi said.
According to him, Ganduje accused Kwankwaso of calling him “maƙiyi”, meaning enemy, while addressing his supporters.
The comment was reportedly made at a time when Kwankwaso was also accusing Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, of planning to take over state institutions for use against political opponents.
“Ganduje made it clear to me that such statements were unnecessary, especially at a time when Kano needs unity, peace, and collective progress,” Dan’agundi explained.
He said Ganduje believes the anticipated return of Governor Abba Yusuf to the APC should be viewed as an opportunity for reconciliation rather than heightened political tension.
“In Ganduje’s view, the return of the Kano State Governor to the APC should serve as a platform for all of them to come together, put aside differences, and focus on moving Kano State forward,” he added.
Dan’agundi also said Ganduje feels that both he and Kwankwaso, considering their age and long political careers, should now act as elder statesmen instead of continuing political rivalry.
“He believes there should be no reason for continued conflict, as both of them have reached a stage where they no longer have personal political ambitions,” he quoted Ganduje as saying.
On the reported plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to rejoin the APC, Dan’agundi described it as a welcome development for the party in Kano State.
“It is a thing of joy for us. All APC leaders, stakeholders, and supporters in Kano State are happy and excited about the Governor’s return,” he said.
He added that preparations to officially receive the governor into the APC were already underway at both national and state levels. However, he said the process had slowed due to the Umrah trip of the Kano APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and Ganduje’s absence from the country.
“Once they return, a special meeting will be held with His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his delegation to conclude the process,” he assured.
Dan’agundi concluded by calling for peace and unity in Kano State.
“We pray that Governor Abba’s entry into the APC will bring lasting peace, progress, and development to Kano State,” he said.
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