Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed outrage over remarks made by his former political mentor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who referred to him as a ‘small boy.’ During a public address in Kano, Yusuf warned that he would start making statements Kwankwaso may not appreciate unless the former governor checks his tongue.
The dispute stems from an interview where Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor, accused Yusuf of betraying him and threatened to unseat him in the 2027 gubernatorial election. Yusuf, visibly annoyed, questioned the logic of a 69-year-old man calling a 63-year-old a boy. He noted that he had remained quiet out of respect but would not hesitate to speak up if provoked further.
Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of peace in Kano State but warned that continuous provocation would force him to respond. It is worth recalling that Yusuf initially won the 2023 election under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) before defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).