Terrorism Financing Allegation Against Kwankwaso Meant to Weaken His 2027 Ambition — Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has described allegations linking former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to terrorism as politically motivated.
Galadima alleged that the claims are aimed at weakening Kwankwaso’s potential presidential or vice-presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to reports, Kwankwaso has reportedly been mentioned in discussions surrounding possible sanctions under legislation introduced in the United States Congress over his alleged role in the implementation of Sharia law during his tenure as governor of Kano State.
Speaking in an interview on Thursday, Galadima defended Kwankwaso’s record in office, recalling that during his first term as governor between 2000 and 2003, he supported then-President Olusegun Obasanjo despite the political risks it posed to his own re-election.
“The insinuation that Kwankwaso was a financier of terrorism is baseless. It is an attempt to smear a peaceful Nigerian ahead of the 2027 elections,” Galadima said.
He further accused some media organisations and political actors of spreading unverified reports in a bid to tarnish Kwankwaso’s reputation.
Galadima also clarified that Kwankwaso did not implement Sharia law in its strictest form, noting that the political fallout from that period contributed to Ibrahim Shekarau’s eventual emergence as governor.
He added that Kwankwaso maintained a record of protecting minority groups during his time in office in Kano State.
