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<p>The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, is set to initiate legal proceedings against the defunct Gawuna-Garo Campaign Organisation over allegations that he and Senate President Godswill Akpabio received a $10 million bribe to obstruct the confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).</p>
<p>This was disclosed by Comrade Hafizu Sani Liman, Convener and Director General of the All Tinubu/Barau Support Groups, during a press briefing held at the Press Centre in Kano on Friday. Liman described the allegations as “false, malicious, and politically motivated,” asserting that they were designed to tarnish Senator Barau’s reputation.</p>
<p>“We, the members of the Tinubu/Barau Support Groups Coalition, organised this press conference in response to the baseless claims made by the Gawuna Campaign Organisation,” Liman stated. “Their aim is to mislead the public and damage the image of a man who has consistently worked for the progress of Kano State and Nigeria at large.”</p><div class="HZzR4Dpu" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The controversial allegations were reportedly made during a press conference jointly addressed by Hon. Muhammadu Badaru Umar and Alwan Hassan, both affiliated with the Gawuna Campaign Organisation. Liman accused the duo of spreading “lies, mischief, misinformation, and fabrication,” despite being members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the same party as Senator Barau.</p>
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<p>“It is unfortunate that instead of collaborating to restore the glory of our party in Kano, they have chosen to engage in character assassination,” Liman lamented. He emphasized that the appointment of public officials, including the NERC chairman, is constitutionally the prerogative of the President.</p>
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<p>According to Liman, Senator Barau played a key role in lobbying his colleagues in the Senate to ensure the successful screening of Engineer Ramat. “The nominee himself can attest to Senator Barau’s support throughout the process,” he said, adding that the Senate Committee on Power, chaired by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has completed the screening and is expected to present its report soon.</p>
<p>Liman dismissed the bribery allegations as “mischievous and laughable,” noting that the confirmation process is still ongoing. “It is premature and irresponsible to suggest any subversion when the Senate has yet to vote on the matter,” he said.</p>
<p>In response to the bribery claims, Liman revealed that legal action is being pursued. “We have instructed our lawyers to initiate proceedings against those responsible for these defamatory statements,” he announced.</p>
<p>He urged the public, particularly the people of Kano, to disregard the accusations, describing them as the handiwork of “frustrated political actors.” Liman praised Senator Barau’s track record, citing his role in facilitating federal appointments for Kano indigenes and his sponsorship of the bill establishing the North-West Development Commission.</p>
<p>“Senator Barau has consistently championed the interests of Kano State,” Liman said. “He has secured employment opportunities for many and ensured representation in key federal agencies.”</p>
<p>Concluding the briefing, Liman reaffirmed the coalition’s unwavering support for Senator Barau. “He remains a beacon of unity, integrity, and progress. No amount of blackmail or propaganda will deter him from his mission to serve the people of Kano North and Nigeria,” he declared.</p>
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