KANO State deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo, has apologized to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, for bringing his name into the ongoing emirship tussle in the state.
Gwarzo had alleged that Ribadu played a role in the return of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to the state by providing him with private jets.
However, Ribadu denied the accusations and threatened legal action.
Speaking with journalists during a media parley at the Government House, Kano, earlier today, Gwarzo apologized to NSA Ribadu, clarifying that the government was misinformed about his involvement in the ongoing crisis.
“The Office of the National Security Adviser has refuted the allegations and distanced themselves from what we have alleged.
“I have seen it, he has done it through three media, and today, I have seen the one about going to court.
“We have to acknowledge that we have been misled into believing that the NSA was behind the happenings along this line,” Gwarzo said.
He said they were shocked from the outset when NSA Ribadu’s name was mentioned in the plot to impose the deposed emir.
“We apologise to the National Security Adviser, his person and his office for any embarrassment and inconveniences this might have caused him
“We are human and can err at any time. On my behalf and the governor of Kano State, I want to assure the NSA of our continued support and cooperation in discharging his duty as the NSA,” he stated.
The deputy governor also used the opportunity to call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene on the tussle.
According to him, President Tinubu’s intervention would save the state from descending into chaos.
Gwarzo stated that the state is renowned for its peace and stability, despite its political complexities.
The deputy governor urged the president to take necessary steps to prevent the situation from escalating.
He further explained that the state government followed due process in the reinstatement of Emir Lamido Sanusi.
The government acknowledged the recent amendments to the Kano State Emirates Law and the ongoing legal challenges.
Gwarzo clarified that the state government was not served with any court order regarding the matter.
The deputy governor said his appeal was meant to ensure a peaceful resolution to the controversy and maintain the stability of the state.
Eighteen-Eleven Media