Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, governorship candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano, has challenged the state government to provide evidence supporting allegations that he received funds from local government councils through his son.
In a statement issued on Thursday by Ibrahim Shuaibu, his spokesperson, Gwarzo described the allegation as baseless and an attempt to damage his reputation.
The former deputy governor was reacting to claims reportedly made by Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, governor of Kano.
According to the statement, Dawakin Tofa alleged that local government funds were channelled to Gwarzo through his son, Mujahid Aminu Abdussalam.
Gwarzo said: “The allegations are mere figments of the Governor’s imagination lacking any basis. We therefore categorically challenge the accuser to provide credible and verifiable evidence to substantiate these callous claims. Mere accusations, no matter how often repeated in the media, do not amount to proof.”
The NDC governorship candidate said he conducted himself with transparency and accountability throughout his years in public service.
He expressed confidence that the truth would prevail and urged members of the public to disregard the allegations.
Gwarzo said his record in public office remains open to scrutiny and insisted that the claims against him were unfounded.
The statement added that he remains committed to the principles of accountability, transparency and the rule of law.