The Kano State Government has released a statement warning the public against deceptive and misleading attempts by social media and internet publications to fabricate a phone conversation between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and Ibrahim Masari to destroy Ganduje-Tinubu relationship.
The purported talk concerned their political relationship with President-elect Bola Tinubu.
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Muhammad Garba, blasted it in an official statement released on Saturday as the work of paid operatives seeking to foment dissension and disaffection between the two major political heavyweights.
“It is clear that certain individuals who are not comfortable with the long-standing cordiality between Tinubu, Ganduje, and Masari are exploiting this situation to their advantage,” said Garba.
The commissioner further emphasised that both Ganduje and Tinubu have recognised the “mischievous attempt” and are committed to preserving their strong working relationship, especially during this critical time.
“We will not allow the diligent work and cooperation between Governor Ganduje and President-elect Tinubu to be destroyed by self-centered individuals,” he added.
The commissioner called upon members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the general public to disregard such attempts and maintain their loyalty and calmness in support of the party. He urged them to focus on ensuring the successful inauguration of the President-elect.
The Kano State Government said the “fabricated audio clip” will not affect the political collaboration between Ganduje, Tinubu, and Masari.