“Kano firmly under Gov Yusuf’s control” – Commissioner

Ibrahim Waiya, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs has debunked claims that Governor Abba Yusuf has lost control of the affairs of the state.

Waiya in a statement issued on Thursday said reports in some quarters that the governor’s defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is causing a strain on his administration are misleading.

He also stated that there are moves by some individuals and groups to distort the realities surrounding recent political defections in Kano.

“The story is not only mischievous and deliberate but also ill-conceived, clearly designed to mislead the public into thinking Governor Yusuf has lost grip of his government.”

“The facts are clear and settled. The commissioners in charge of the most powerful and strategic ministries of government remain firmly with His Excellency, the Governor.

“These ministries oversee policy, finance, infrastructure, local government administration, service delivery, and information management. Therefore, anyone suggesting otherwise is either uninformed or intentionally misleading the public,” Waiya said.

He further noted that governance is not a guessing game, nor is it determined by propaganda and that there are the true levers of government.

“Let critics be reminded that power is not lost when such key institutions remain intact; control is not lost when the engine rooms of government are stable; and governance is not disrupted by political movements. Government is running effectively.”

“Those celebrating prematurely should understand that they are mistaking headlines for authority. Political drama may excite commentators, but governance responds only to structure, legality, and control — and all three pillars of governance remain firmly under the Governor’s grip.”

“This administration shall not be distracted, weakened, or compelled to negotiate its mandate,” he added.