Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has delivered a fiery ultimatum to his political mentor turned rival, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, threatening to expose damaging secrets if the verbal attacks persist. In a widely shared video, the governor expressed exasperation with Kwankwaso’s repeated references to him as a ‘boy,’ a term he finds deeply disrespectful given their ages—Yusuf is 63, while Kwankwaso is 69.
Yusuf stated emphatically, ‘Tell them that they are talking too much. Enough is enough. If they don’t stop, I will open my mouth and it will smell like hell.’ This marks a significant shift for the governor, who had previously urged restraint among his supporters when it came to attacking his former godfather on social media. Since defecting to the All Progressives Congress, Yusuf had maintained a policy of silence regarding Kwankwaso.
The governor’s outburst signals an escalation in the ongoing political rift in Kano, which could intensify as both men vie for influence. The ‘boy’ remarks have clearly struck a nerve, and Yusuf’s warning suggests he is ready to retaliate if provoked further. Observers view this as a sign of more intense political maneuvering ahead.