Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has openly challenged his former political mentor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warning that his silence over “frequent attacks” should not be mistaken for fear and threatening to make major revelations.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directly tackled his estranged benefactor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over what he described as “frequent attacks” directed at his person. Addressing a crowd of party supporters during the official affirmation of Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Kano South in Rano on Monday, Governor Yusuf warned that his silence must not be misinterpreted as cowardice. The sharp rebuke marks the first time the governor has adopted a confrontational tone against his former political mentor since the duo parted ways earlier this year following Yusuf’s high-profile defection to the APC.
The governor made it clear that while his administration values regional stability, he will not hesitate to expose hidden truths if the political hostility continues. He said, “For us, Kano peace is our priority, but if we are pushed to the wall, we will open our mouths and talk. Silence is not a sign of fear. To even keep quiet is an act of worship, not because we are afraid, not because we are kids. How could a 69-year-old call a 63-year-old a kid? It is just a personal respect that you are slightly elder than me.”
Expressing deep dissatisfaction with the lack of reciprocal respect from the elder statesman, Governor Yusuf issued a stern warning for his detractors to hold their peace or face the consequences of public exposure. He concluded, “However, if an old man does not respect himself and keeps quiet, the younger one will have what to say. So, we are pleading with them in the name of Almighty and His Messenger to keep their mouths shut. Else, you will hear a lot of revelations.” The public outburst has injected fresh tension into the Kano State political landscape, confirming a complete breakdown in the once-impenetrable political alliance between the governor and Kwankwaso.
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