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Clear your name on alleged financial Inducement to install Sanusi, Gentile challenges Ganduje

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The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been challenged to clear his name on alleged financial inducement perpetrated prior to ascension of Muhmmadu Sanusi II to the throne as 14th Emir of Kano.

The challenge was thrown at Ganduje by a Kano based political critic Bashir Hayatu popularly called ‘Gentile’

The ex-Governor was equally asked to prove otherwise, recent comments made by Alhaji Danjuma Hamza Darma, a Kano APC stalwart who accused Ganduje of collecting unspecified amount of money from Sanusi to facilitate his appointment.

Darma, who made the revelations in an interview with local radio station alleged that Ganduje, then a deputy Governor to Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, demanded and subsequently received a huge amount of money from the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate his consideration.

In the interview, Darma claimed that Ganduje was solely responsible for the choice of Sanusi II during the selection process after he (Ganduje) exposed the medical report of late emir, Ado Bayero, to Sanusi and advised him to contribute to Kwankwaso’s presidential ambition in 2019 as a means of gaining support of Kwankwaso.

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According to Darma “It is God Almighty that made Sanusi Lamido the Emir and it was through APC that he did it. The first link to his becoming emir was Ganduje, if not for Ganduje, he wouldn’t have become an emir. If you need and explanation, I will give you.

“When the news came that the late Emir of Kano Ado Bayero was sick, and that he could hardly recover, Ganduje was the one that took that report to Sanusi Lamido. He told him, here is a report about the emir.

“He advised Sanusi to give some money as his contribution to Kwankwaso’s presidential ambition. Sanusi Lamido did not argue then and he gave something very big in bribe. I cannot exactly say how much it was. But it is for him to be made the emir”, Darma alleged in the interview.

Reacting to Darma’s outburst, Gentile insisted that until Ganduje responds to the weighty allegations raised by Darma, the National Chairman of APC would continue to carry the moral burden of betrayal of public trust.

In a comment posted on his verified social media handle, Gentile however queried Darma’s position where he (Darma) insinuated an exchange of certain amount of money between Ganduje and the then CBN Governor, threatening to take legal action against him if he fails to back his submission with verifiable fact.

Gentile said “Although your claims are all fake, I will still call on you to produce evidence if you have any against Emir Sanusi. You have lied against Emir Sanusi II and until you produce evidence to back the exchange of money between the emir and Ganduje, I will not take it easy.

“If he (Darma) failed to prove the said huge amount of money collected by Ganduje from Emir Sanusi and given to Kwankwaso for the purpose of selecting him as 14th emir of Kano, we are going to sue him.

“Darma also said Ganduje was said to have leaked a report on the health of late Ado Bayero to Sanusi where he believed the life of late Bayero had come to an end. If the allegation against Ganduje is true, then Ganduje would have betrayed the government for revealing official secret.

“I call on Ganduje, to ensure he takes action against Darma’s comments to disabuse the minds of the public against the allegations. If not, the situation might be worse than the claim of inciting crises among Islamic scholars in Kano”, Gentile challenged Ganduje.

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ADC Reports Surge in Membership Following Kwankwaso’s Defection, Calls Him ‘Game Changer’

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially welcomed former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into its fold, touting his defection as a pivotal move that strengthens a growing coalition for political realignment in Nigeria.

In a statement released for immediate effect, the party described Kwankwaso as a “game-changer,” announcing that he has directed his network of supporters nationwide to join the ADC. According to the party, this call has already triggered a significant uptick in registrations on its online platform over the past 24 hours.

The ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, framed the defection as part of a broader recognition among Nigerians of the need for a credible political alternative. The statement emphasized Kwankwaso’s experience in governance, grassroots influence, and capacity to unify as assets to the party’s ambition to “rebuild Nigeria.”

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Notably, the ADC highlighted the presence of several high-profile leaders at the defection event, including the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark; National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; and leading presidential aspirants such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. Their attendance, the party stated, reflects a united front and growing momentum.

The party characterized the surge in online registrations as evidence that Nigerians are aligning with what it called a “different path forward.” In its appeal to Kwankwaso’s supporters and the broader public, the ADC positioned itself as a vehicle for restoring dignity, opportunity, and public trust in governance.

“Change does not happen by chance,” the statement concluded. “It happens when people come together with purpose.”

The development marks a significant realignment in Nigeria’s opposition political landscape, with the ADC seeking to position itself as a converging point for influential politicians and their followings ahead of future elections.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Resigns to Pursue Bauchi Governorship Election

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from his position in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State in the 2027 election.

Tuggar submitted his resignation on Monday, in compliance with a presidential directive requiring all political appointees with electoral ambitions to vacate their posts by the March 31, 2026, deadline.

The directive, issued through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It affects ministers, advisers, and heads of federal agencies intending to contest in the 2027 general elections.

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Reports have it that his resignation positions him to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Bauchi State gubernatorial race.

Tuggar’s entry is expected to significantly reshape the state’s political landscape, intensifying an already competitive contest for the APC nomination. His background as a career diplomat and serving minister is seen by political observers as a potential advantage, offering national visibility and extensive political networks.

With less than 24 hours remaining before the deadline, additional resignations from the Federal Executive Council are anticipated as other appointees move to formalize their electoral ambitions.

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Kwankwaso Officially Joins ADC

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress.

The former Minister of Defence also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano.

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Present at the event include ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.

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