Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, has publicly retracted his earlier accusation against National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, concerning the Kano emirate tussle.
During a press conference on Sunday evening, Gwarzo apologized to Ribadu and admitted that his initial allegations were misguided.
“The Office of the National Security Adviser has refuted the allegations and distanced themselves from what we have alleged. I have seen it, he has done it through three media, and today, I have seen the one about going to court,” Gwarzo explained.
“We have to acknowledge that we have been misled into believing that the NSA was behind the happenings along this line. We apologize to the National Security Adviser, his person, and his office for any embarrassment and inconveniences this might have caused him.”
“We are human and can err at any time. On my behalf and the Governor of Kano State, I want to assure the NSA of our continued support and cooperation in discharging his duty as the NSA.” He said
The controversy began when Gwarzo accused Ribadu of meddling in the emirate’s affairs, specifically alleging that Ribadu used his position to facilitate the return of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to the city. He had claimed that Ribadu was “using security” to intimidate the people of Kano, asserting that “nobody has any right to interfere or enforce anyone on Kano people.”
However, the NSA’s office denied these claims, clarifying that Ribadu had no involvement in the transportation of Ado Bayero back to Kano and had threatened legal action against Gwarzo for defamation.
The situation escalated when Ado Bayero returned to Kano on Saturday, just 48 hours after being dethroned by Governor Abba Kabir and replaced with Muhammadu Sanusi II.