The governorship candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State and former Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has challenged the Kano State Government to provide evidence supporting allegations that he received funds from local government councils through his son, Mujahid Aminu Abdussalam.
Gwarzo’s reaction followed claims reportedly made by the spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, alleging that local government funds were diverted to the former deputy governor through his son.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the NDC governorship candidate dismissed the allegations as false, baseless and politically motivated.
According to the statement, Gwarzo described the claims as an attempt to tarnish his reputation and undermine the integrity he built during his years in public service.
“The allegations are mere figments of the Governor’s imagination lacking any basis. We therefore categorically challenge the accuser to provide credible and verifiable evidence to substantiate these callous claims. Mere accusations, no matter how often repeated in the media, do not amount to proof,” the statement said.
The former deputy governor maintained that he had always conducted himself in line with the principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law throughout his public service career.
He insisted that the allegations lacked substance and challenged those making the claims to present documentary evidence to support their assertions.
Gwarzo also expressed confidence that the truth would prevail and urged members of the public not to be swayed by what he described as unfounded accusations.
The NDC candidate further called on the public to disregard the allegations, maintaining that they were aimed at distracting attention from critical issues affecting the state.
