The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the February 25 election, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has stated that he will not interfere with the incoming administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf in Kano State.
Kwankwaso stated that if the incoming governor sought his advice, he would provide it.
Kwankwanso, the NNPP’s national leader, is also regarded as the godfather of the GGovernor-elect, Abba Gida-Gida.
Some have expressed concern that Yusuf may not have complete control over his administration because Kwankwaso will most likely issue orders to him.
However, in an interview with BBC Hausa, the former Kano governor said that as a Kano citizen, he would go against the new government whenever he sees it going astray.
He said, “Even if it is your cleaner you appoint as a leader, then you shouldn’t interfere. If he asks for your advice you will give it, but if he does not ask, then you should be silent.
“When I was governor, I worked with some people including Abba who helped me achieved the success I got.
“That is why, we sat down and looked at all our people and we chose the one we think if God wills, he will not repeat Ganduje’s nonsense.
“All of us in Kano State are happy that God has brought them out, and we are praying that God will distance them from us. Whoever is ruling Kano, whether it’s military or whoever, we will not allow him to be disrespectful.
“Therefore, whether it is Abba who rules or whoever, we will tell him anything that is right, and when it is wrong, we will tell him too.
“What I know is that all the wrong things during the outgoing government will be corrected.”