Kwankwaso Accuses Kano Govt of Coercing Officials to Defect to APC
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso accuses the Kano State Government of pressuring state officials to defect to the APC by signing allegiance to specific factions. Kwankwaso received reports alleging coercion of local government chairmen.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf refutes the claims, asserting officials were not forced to join APC. Kwankwaso encourages supporters willing to defect to APC to do so voluntarily.
The situation highlights political tensions in Kano state.
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