Governor Yusuf Accuses Former Deputy of Coup Attempt

Kano State Governor Yusuf has publicly accused his former deputy, Aminu Gwarzo Abdussalam, of attempting to depose him from office. This allegation arose following Abdussalam's recent resignation, which occurred amid a move by the state house assembly to impeach him.

Governor Yusuf stated that he had not received Abdussalam's resignation letter and emphasized that his administration had done nothing to warrant such a decision. He expressed concern that Abdussalam's actions were driven by a desire to remove him from office, invoking divine intervention by stating, "God does not permit." Yusuf also questioned Abdussalam's treatment within the Kwankwasiyya movement and why he had not been granted political opportunities.

The situation has raised significant political tensions in Kano State, particularly regarding the dynamics within the ruling party.