The Presidency has firmly denied allegations made by Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), about an alleged plan to declare a state of emergency in Kano State.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga labeled these claims as unfounded and mere “rumours” on Monday.
Kwankwaso, who was the NNPP’s presidential candidate in the previous election, had accused the Federal Government of bias in the ongoing Kano Emirate dispute. He suggested that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration was planning to disrupt the state’s democratic structures by imposing a state of emergency.
Responding to these accusations, Onanuga assured The Nation that there was no justification for such a drastic measure in Kano State.
“There is no truth in it. It is a mere rumour. The Federal Government cannot declare any state of emergency in any state without the involvement of the National Assembly. There is no such plan,” said the Presidency.
He emphasized that the National Assembly is currently in recess and that no President could unilaterally declare a state of emergency.
Similarly, Kano’s Commissioner of Police, Ussain Gumel, dismissed claims of police bias in the emirate crisis. He reiterated that the police’s duty is to protect lives and property impartially.
Gumel confirmed that the police are maintaining neutrality and have received about five court orders regarding the emirate dispute, all forwarded to the Attorney General for review. He urged the public to remain calm while awaiting the court’s decisions and the Attorney General’s directives.
