The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party in Kano State, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, has defended the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, against allegations and criticism.
Dungurawa addressed recent reports suggesting that Kwankwaso is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for an alleged N2.5 billion fraud, asserting that these claims are baseless and driven by political adversaries.
In a press briefing held in Kano, Dungurawa emphasized Kwankwaso’s integrity and dismissed the allegations as mere rumors.
He stated, “We have been seeing this kind of rumour several times on different occasions. Let them continue with the rumour. Whether they like it or not, Kwankwaso remains the only person with integrity, respect, popularity, and capacity to govern this country.”
Dungurawa further condemned the sources of the rumors, saying, “The rumour came from an enemy, shared by ignorance, and accepted by a fool. Thank God that we are not all three. We are his lovers, we are not ignorant of his doing, and we are not fools.”
He concluded by affirming that these allegations would not hinder Kwankwaso’s political aspirations, adding, “All these will not stop his destiny. But they should be mindful that rumours don’t add any value; instead, they will generate popularity for him.”
