Ashiru Denies Blaming El-Rufai for Kaduna Insecurity

Isa Ashiru Kudan, the Kaduna State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has clarified that he did not blame former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's administration for the rising insecurity in the state. Ashiru described a newspaper report that suggested he accused El-Rufai of worsening the security situation as misleading and a misrepresentation of his views.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary and Spokesman, Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, Ashiru acknowledged his appearance on Trust TV’s Politics Today on October 26, where he discussed various political developments in Kaduna State. He asserted that the report did not accurately reflect his stance on El-Rufai or the security challenges facing the state.

Ashiru mentioned that the newspaper was working on a correction to clarify the matter and prevent further misunderstandings. He emphasized the importance of factual and balanced reporting on sensitive issues like insecurity and urged media organizations to accurately represent the views expressed during interviews.