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Light Rail: Kwankwasiyya Sues Ganduje over plan to Borrow 300 Billion Naira

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Head Of Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano,Engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

The Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano has sued Kano state government over a plan to borrow N339,313,649,600.00 billion Naira to finance a light rail project in Kano metropolis.

In a statement signed by Deputy Gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019  general elections Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam and obtained by Nigerian Tracker says the loan does not mean well for the progress of the entire Kano populace and is meant to enslave the people.

The statement reads as follows

.’’ Gentlemen of the Press, It has come to our notice that, Kano State Government under the leadership of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is once again in the process of renewing its effort of contracting a loan facility to the tune of Six hundred and eighty-four million One hundred thousand One hundred Euros (€684,100,100.00) from China Development Bank for the financing of Light Rail Project in the State. The total adjusted loan facility is equivalent to N299,533,228,785.00 at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official exchange rate and N339,313,649,600.00 at the current parallel market exchange rate of N469.00 to one Dollar.’’

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Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam said the loan if allowed to be accessed by the state government it will not do any good to the people of the state as it blamed the Kano state House of Assembly for not protecting the interest of its constituents.

The statement added that the present APC government under Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been enmeshed in various corruption allegations including Governor Ganduje thereby expressed pessimism that if the loan is obtained it is going to the black hole of Governor Ganduje’s babbanriga.

‘’Knowing full well that this same All Progress Congress(APC) – Gandujiyya Government under the Dr. Abdullahi UMAR Ganduje is neck-deep in a very weighty and messy allegation of corruption involving Millions of Dollars (USD) of which the governor himself is at the center of the graft with numerous video clips going round, we are certain that if this loan is obtained, it will be swallowed into the bottomless black hole of the governor’s babbanriga’’ noted Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.

The Kwankwasiyya movement through Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam also said it is protesting the move as it has already directed its lawyers to institute a court case in challenging both the legitimacy and the procedural violations associated with the proposed loan.

 

Since Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje came to power in May 2015 his government’s plan to borrow and finance a light project in Kano has become subject of controversy and it was the first policy criticized by the 14 Emir Of Kano Muhammad Sunusi II at a public function in Kaduna state.

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

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Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

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The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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