NDC Candidate Gwarzo Questions Kano's Evidence in Alleged LG Funds Diversion Scandal

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano State and former state Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has challenged the state government over the evidence supporting its claim that his son diverted local government funds.

In a statement released yesterday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, Gwarzo said the burden of proof rests with the government to substantiate any accusations of financial misconduct against his son.

The former deputy governor dismissed the allegations as baseless, outrageous, and a wholly unfounded attempt to tarnish his reputation after a long career in public service.

He has called on the state governor to present concrete evidence that his son, Mujahid Aminu Abdussalam, received funds from local government councils.

Gwarzo’s remarks came after his spokesperson alleged to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf that funds from local government councils were routed to the former deputy governor through his son.

“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 added.

The NDC governorship candidate maintained that he has always upheld the principles of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law throughout his public service career.

He expressed confidence that the truth would ultimately prevail and urged the public to disregard what he described as unfounded allegations.