Some members of the national
assembly from Kano state have defended Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano
state, over the bribery allegations against him.
The federal lawmakers also
endorsed the governor for a second term, saying he has “done creditable well”.
Ganduje has been in the limelight
after Daily Nigerian published
videos of him allegedly collecting bribe from contractors.
The governor denied any
wrongdoing, insisting the videos were doctored.
An attempt by the state house of
assembly to probe him hit
the brick wall after a court granted his plea, asking the assembly to
put the investigation on hold.
In a statement signed by Kabiru
Gaya, a senator, and 13 other lawmakers, including members of the house of
representatives, the Kano caucus in the national assembly blamed the opposition
for the “smear campaign” against the governor.
“We, members of the National
Assembly from Kano State have viewed with satisfaction the exemplary
performance of His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in office since he assumed the mantle of leadership
almost four years ago,” the statement read.
“Dr. Ganduje who came into office
when a lot of factors seemed terribly against the tide of permeance for any
State Chief Executive, especially the factor of economic downturn typified by
the huge slide in the size of Federal Allocations accruable to the states,
shocked many with his outstanding achievements in the various sectors ranging
from infrastructural development to human capital development among others.
“We therefore make bold to say
that the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Ganduje has brought unprecedented
socio-economic development to Kano State such as never experienced.”
The lawmakers described the
bribery allegations as a “devilish scheme not only to undermine His Excellency,
Dr. Ganduje but also to throw spanners into the electoral fortunes of Mr.
President as far as Kano State politics is concerned.”
“These moles must desist from
their treacherous actions forthwith. They should be wise to understand that any
evil scheme designed by the opposition and supported by them if allowed to
foster will not only affect His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje but Mr.
President in the forthcoming elections,” they added.
“No amount of blackmail and
subterfuge can obliterate the excellent work that his Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi
Umar Ganduje has done and is still doing in Kano State. All hands must
therefore be on deck to support Governor Ganduje to win his re-election in 2019
in order to continue his good works in the state.”
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