Former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed disapproval over the distribution of rice palliatives in Kano, describing the Federal Government’s approach as an insult to democracy.
The former governor criticized the handling of Kano State’s palliative distribution, claiming that, unlike the other 35 states where the governors oversaw the process, Kano’s share was entrusted to members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“For the last one week I have been in Kano, and sadly I noted with great disappointment the Federal Government distribution of rice palliative to 35 states all through their governors, except Kano State in the whole federation,” Kwankwaso stated in a post on his official Twitter account.
“Kano’s share was handed over to APC stalwarts to handle. This is a gross insult to our constitutional democracy and driving partisanship too far,” he added.
The tweet had over 417 views and over 970 reposts in less than 24 hours.
Kwankwaso’s call for President Tinubu’s intervention comes amid rising political tension in Kano, where the APC and NNPP have been at loggerheads.
The former governor did not mince words, urging President Bola Tinubu to act swiftly to prevent further harm to the democratic process. “I call on Mr. President to immediately halt this naked derailment of democracy.”
Kwankwaso also raised alarm over the frequent transfer of Department of State Services (DSS) directors in Kano, claiming that this has compromised the state’s security.
He noted with concern that three different DSS state directors have been posted and reposted out of Kano within just two weeks.
According to Kwankwaso, this rapid turnover of security personnel is negatively affecting the security situation in the state.
“I have also noted with great concern that within a span of just two weeks, 3 different State Directors of DSS were posted and reposted out of Kano, and we are still counting. Without doubt, this is negatively affecting the security of Kano State,” he said.
His comments on the politicization of the rice palliative distribution echo the concerns of many residents who have been affected by the ongoing economic crisis.
In recent months, the Federal Government’s distribution of palliatives has drawn criticism from various quarters, with critics and opposition leaders questioning the transparency and fairness of the process.
WikkiTimes recalls that Kwankwaso had on Saturday declared to contest the 2027 presidential elections, stressing that he would win the poll.
