By Jabiru Hassan
The governorship candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State and former Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has challenged the state government to provide evidence supporting allegations that he received funds from local government councils through his son.
Gwarzo made the demand following claims reportedly made by the spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, alleging that local government funds were channelled to the former deputy governor through his son, Mujahid Aminu Abdussalam. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo described the allegation as unsubstantiated and an attempt to damage his reputation.
“The allegations are mere claims without evidence. We challenge the accuser to provide credible and verifiable proof to support the claims,” the statement said.Gwarzo maintained that he had upheld transparency, accountability and respect for due process throughout his public service career.
He urged members of the public to disregard what he described as unfounded allegations, adding that he remained confident that facts would eventually emerge. The former deputy governor also called on relevant parties to support claims with verifiable evidence rather than accusations.
