Sanusi: Kano deputy governor apologises, retracts allegation against Nuhu Ribadu

Aminu Gwarzo, the deputy governor of Kano, has apologised to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, for linking him with the Emirship tussle in the state.

Gwarzo had alleged that Ribadu facilitated the return of Aminu Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano, by providing him with two private jets.

After the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II, Bayero returned to the emirate on Saturday and moved into a palace in Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state.

“The national security adviser gave two jets to bring the dethroned Emir to Kano and to bring him to the palace. We have not understood their intention,” Gwarzo had said.

However, Ribadu denied the allegation and threatened to sue Gwarzo.

The national security adviser demanded an apology from the deputy governor within 24 hours.

On Monday, Gwarzo recanted his allegation.

The deputy governor said: “The office of the national security adviser has refuted the allegations and distanced themselves from what we have alleged.

“We have to acknowledge that we have been misled into believing that the NSA was behind the happenings along this line.

“We apologise to the national security adviser, his person and 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.

“We were really worried and shocked when we found out that he was not behind the plan to forcefully impose a dethroned Emir on Kano. So we apologise.”

There has been tension in Kano since Sanusi was reinstated.

On Sunday, protests rocked the five emirates of the city over Bayero’s dethronement.

The protesters called for the reinstatement of Bayero, while chanting anti-government slogans.