Irked by the allegation of facilitating the return of deposed Emir, Ado Bayero to Kano state after he was removed, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has demanded an immediate retraction of the claims and apology from the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussala. Gwarzo.

The retraction and apology is to be published in the media widely according to his lawyers and failure to do this will result in alternative measures as the Deputy governor is covered with immunity to be sued.


This followed comments made by the deputy governor on the situation involving the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi and Ado Bayero who was dethroned last Thursday and asked to hand over to the Commissioner of Chieftaincy Affairs by Governor Abba Yusuf.

The action of the state governor removing Bayero and four other emirs is in line with the new Kano Emirates Council Law passed by the State House of Assembly.

Speaking on the return of Ado Bayero to Kano after his dethronement in a video, the deputy governor said, “The former Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is not happy with the peace and understanding being enjoyed in Kano and is using the office of the National Security Adviser to deploy security personnel to subvert the will of Kano people and to bring something the people don’t like.


“The National Security Adviser has provided two planes to bring the former Emir to Kano. What we failed to understand is the reason behind his action.

“The intent is to kill and destroy properties because they are not from Kano”. Ribadu who had earlier denied the allegations through his spokesman, Zakari Mijinyawa took a step further to clear his name.

A letter by his lawyers, Aliyu & Musa Chambers said Ribadu has demanded apology from the deputy governor.

It reads, “We act as solicitors to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who presently occupies the exalted position of the National Security Adviser (“our client”) and on whose instruction we write this letter.


“The attention of our client was drawn to a video clip being shared on different social media platforms wherein you granted an interview at Emir’s Palace in Kano on Saturday, the 25th day of May 2024, in a very calm atmosphere, and without any provocation whatsoever, falsely accusing our client of using his office to kill the people of Kano State and maim their properties. In the clip, you were shown to be saying in Hausa.

“Your false accusations against our client portraying his office as an appendage of a political party and a willing tool to cause chaos in Kano is false and done with the intention of damaging the hard-earned reputation of our client in the eyes of the right-thinking members of the society and indeed it has succeeded in doing so.

“In all the places he has served, our client has never been accused of any wrongdoing. Given this illustrious background, it is inconceivable that someone would harbour the thought that our client would descend his exalted office so low as to interfere in the local tussle of the Kano Emirate.


“The wide coverage you gave your interview has caused serious embarrassment to our client and his family. Since the publication, our client has been receiving barrage of telephone calls both within and outside Nigeria from friends and associates who felt disappointed in him because of the false allegation owing to the fact that it came from a person occupying the office of Deputy Governor of Kano State.

“Our client and his office take your allegations seriously and by this letter, our client is demanding that you that you provide irrefutable evidence to substantiate your claims. If you have no proof, our client demands you to within 24 hours:

“i. retract the libelous allegation in a similar manner you made it as well as give it wide media circulation; and

“ii. issue a public apology in five National dailies with wide national coverage and on popular online platforms. Note that if you fail to do so, our client will be compelled to seek redress in a court of law.”

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/05/nsa-demands-apology-from-kano-deputy-gov-over-comment-on-ado-bayeros-return-to-kano/

Public office holders should not be in a hast to make comment without proper investigation

There's no smoke without fire. A deputy governor won't stoop so low to desecrate his office without enough evidence.

I stand with the DG and I hereby agree that Mr Ribadu is guilty as alleged.

Suit yourself!

The is very commendable from the NSA

Jokers, someone's political career future is at stake here . The NSA should tell us who gave Emir Ado Bayero DSS & ARMY escort with a senior army staff car .

Who challenged the laws of the state after legislative approval and undermining the powers of the Governor. The commissioner of police have to openly say they are following court order standing beside him was NSCDC commander, Army Brigade commander, DSS, FRSC join too

It was a total failed federal assualt💯

Emir wey dey under local government and chieftaincy. Someone wey commissioner go sample tire

So who gave him those soldiers and the private jet that sneaked him to the town in the middle of the night.

the d-governor shouldn't have done dat. He should better make amends

On whose authority are the security chiefs meeting with the Emir and providing security for the return of the deposed Emir to the mini palace at Nassarawa?
Continue to deceive your followers who you know that don't and can't think with their brains.

The deputy governor goofed on that. He should apologize and retract.

Ideje:
Public office holders should not be in a hast to make comment without proper investigation

and u also trust ONSA

It's good for SLS but bad for Ribadu, Bayero and others.... BTW what are the achievements of Yusuf since he became the governor?

Hmmm

The Deputy Governor cannot be making reckless statements...

He should apologise if it was indeed unsubstantiated claims.

NSA should do the needful if he fails to apologise

It is the pattern with the new Kano State government.

Whenever they want to destabilise Kano they first accuse the president or his team so as to ensure they don't interfere.

Same thing dey did during the tribunal.

The facts:

1. there is heightened security threat in Kano

2. the NSA has a legitimate claim in intervening.

3. the deputy governor pointed out that the threat was orchestrated by the NSA itself.

4. The NSA has denied so, but we know someone is using the institution of the state (federal might) to perpetuate the interest of specific parties in the matter.

5. If the office of the NSA didn’t weaponize the security apparatus to almost have the Kano State governor in custody, then, who did?

6. the judiciary were reckless in the judgment reinstating Emir Ado Bayero


7. Emir Sanusi and Emir Ado Bayero deserve commendations. If they didn’t exercise restraints, the emirates would not only be engulfed in crisis, Kano will be in chaos.

8. The Deputy Governor already apologized, but this will only get to the front page after it’s no longer a news.

It is glaring that ONSA is involved. How could a dethroned Emir have access to that level of security setup without a nod from the top?

Hhansome:
There's no smoke without fire. A deputy governor won't stoop so low to desecrate his office without enough evidence.

I stand with the DG and I hereby agree that Mr Ribadu is guilty as alleged.

Suit yourself!

Obizumb number 1. Waiting for number 2 and others in that order

Tinubu/Ribadu/Co should REMOVE DEMSELVES from Kano matters! Emir Sanusi left when he's removed....so Na who get power to send soldiers to escort Bayero back to Kano?

Stupid people!!! “Extalted position” “local tussle “ bla bla bla. You did it Ribadu. Don’t be a coward , stand with your full chest.

You ain’t getting no apology for what you actually did! To hell with you and your so called Exalted Position!!! What have you used your position to achieve in the troubled northern part of the country where you come from??

The deputy governor has apologized already

Oga deputy Governor think say Him be "Headless mob", he go dey talk anyhow just to score cheap points.

He better learn say him na leader now and making some claim like that man that talk about 608 Pj's go get consequences.

Let move to the next level in this Kano Emir series

Oga Ribadu no dey gree for anybody