Kano Throne Tussle: Deputy Governor apologizes to Ribadu over allegation

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Malam Aminu Gwarzo, has tendered an unreserved apology to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu for accusing him wrongly over the ongoing tussle in Kano.

Gwarzo, in an interview at the Emir’s palace in Gidan Rumfa on Saturday, accused the NSA of arranging the return of the deposed 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, to Kano.

However, in a swift reaction, Ribadu distanced himself from the allegation and threatened legal action for defamation.

Addressing newsmen in Kano on Monday morning, the deputy governor apologized, acknowledging that he was misled into making the allegation and expressed regrets for any embarrassment or inconvenience it might have caused the NSA and his office.

”We were shocked to hear the NSA’s name mentioned in the plot to impose a deposed Emir in Kano, knowing his integrity and pedigree.

“We are human and can err at any time,” the deputy governor said.

“On behalf of myself and the Governor of Kano State, I assure the NSA of our continued support and cooperation in discharging his duties,” he noted.

The deputy governor called on President Bola Tinubu to conduct a thorough investigation into the happenings in Kano to ensure peace and stability in the state.