The Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accused his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam, of attempting to remove him from office and assume the governorship.
Yusuf revealed the allegation while addressing a group of supporters at the Government House in Kano on Friday where he reviewed recent political tensions in the state.
He said the former deputy, who was elected on the same ticket with him, exited office under circumstances he said was “questionable”, adding that he had not seen any official resignation letter from Abdussalam.
The governor stated that his administration did not offend the former deputy in any way.
He said the development was part of a wider attempt to dislodge him from power, but that the move failed because it was not destined to succeed.
The governor also pointed at internal dynamics within the Kwankwasiyya Movement, suggesting that political disagreements and exclusion may have influenced recent events involving the former deputy.
Responding to criticisms over his recent political decisions, Yusuf dismissed claims of betrayal, arguing that his actions were taken to safeguard stability and protect the interests of Kano residents.
He further alleged that some political actors were sidelined key stakeholders during major decisions, describing the development as a “setback for internal democracy.”
Yusuf said recent political realignments have revealed shifting loyalties and contradictions within the state’s political landscape, but stressed that his administration remains focused on governance and continuity.
He confirmed that consultations were ongoing to fill the vacant deputy governorship position with a credible successor, while reaffirming that his government would continue to function until the end of its mandate.
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