Emirate Tussle: Kano Government Makes U-turn, Apologises To Nuhu Ribadu Over Accusation Of Involvement In Crisis

The deputy governor noted that knowing his pedigree and integrity, Ribadu would never come out to deny the plot or his involvement if he was involved in it.

The Kano State Government has issued a public apology to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu over allegations of involvement in the emirate tussle in the state.

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam, who issued the public apology, while briefing reporters on the recent development from the government angle as regards the crisis, said the government was misled to believe that the NSA was part of the plan.

Abdussalam, however, noted that after a discreet investigation, the government believed that the NSA was not involved in the crisis.

“We apologise to the National Security Adviser, his person and office for any embarrassment and inconveniences this might have caused him,” he said.

According to him, they were shocked from the beginning when Ribadu’s name was mentioned in the plot to impose the deposed Emir on Kano using federal government might.

The deputy governor noted that knowing his pedigree and integrity, Ribadu would never come out to deny the plot or his involvement if he was involved in it.

“We are humans and can err at any time. On my behalf and the Governor of Kano State, I want to assure the NSA that we are assuring him of our continued support and cooperation in discharging his duty as the NSA.

“We were really worried and shocked when we found out that he was not behind the plan to forcefully impose a dethroned Emir on Kano, so we apologise.”

He however, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis in the state and ensure that there is a thorough investigation into the happenings over the Kano Emirate tussle to ensure that peace reigns.

SAHARA REPORTERS