Mustapha Kwankwaso gives Kano information commissioner 48 hours to apologise for alleged defamation

Former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Kwankwaso, has given the state’s Information Commissioner, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, 48 hours to withdraw alleged defamatory remarks against him and issue a public apology or face legal action.

Mustapha, who is the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, deputy governorship candidate, denied claims that his father, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, established the Kiru Rehabilitation Centre because of him.

He said the centre was set up as part of a government programme aimed at rehabilitating young people, and rejected allegations that his father financed his business activities, insisting that he established his businesses independently, including a rice processing factory.

The former commissioner further dismissed claims that he was appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports to reform his character, saying his appointment was meant to enable him to serve the people of Kano State.

Mustapha accused Sanusi Bature of using his position to launch political attacks instead of keeping the public informed about government activities.

He demanded that “the commissioner publicly retract the alleged statements and apologise to him, his family and the people of Kano.”

He warned that his lawyers would take up the matter if the demand was not met within 48 hours.

He added that he was prepared to use all lawful means to defend his reputation, urging politicians to concentrate on policies and performance rather than personal attacks.