The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations made by Buba Galadima against Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), describing them as false, malicious, and politically motivated.
Addressing journalists at a press briefing on Friday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the government strongly rejected the claims, which allegedly accused the governor and the DSS of suppressing opposition voices in the state.
“The claims are outright false and politically contrived,” Waiya stated. “They are nothing more than a desperate attempt to malign the integrity of the governor and sow discord within Kano State.”
The commissioner noted that the accusations surfaced shortly after Governor Yusuf joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He also pointed out that Galadima’s remarks followed his removal as Chairman of the Board of Kano State Polytechnic.
According to Waiya, the decision to remove Galadima was based strictly on administrative performance and competence, not political persecution. He maintained that the action was taken in the best interest of the institution and aligned with governance standards.
Waiya further rejected suggestions that the state government had directed security agencies to harass or intimidate political opponents. He described such claims as misleading and deliberately deceptive.
“Any suggestion that the Kano State Government controls or manipulates federal security institutions is incorrect,” he said, emphasizing that the DSS and other security agencies operate independently and strictly within the law.
While reaffirming the administration’s openness to constructive criticism, Waiya cautioned against the spread of misinformation capable of disturbing public peace. He stressed that freedom of expression does not extend to defamation, incitement, or deliberate falsehood.
“No responsible government will fold its arms while individuals weaponize social media and public platforms to tarnish reputations and incite unnecessary tension,” he added.
The commissioner concluded by reiterating the government’s commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law, and peaceful coexistence, pledging continued support for security agencies in maintaining law and order while protecting citizens’ rights and dignity.
