Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has revealed the reasons why he sacked Baffa Bichi as his secretary to the state government.
Responding to allegations of financial scandal against the governor and his godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso, by Mr Bichi, the governor said he relieved the former SSG of his appointment because of poor performance and incapacitation.
The governor, in a statement by his spokesman on Sunday, Sanusi Dawakintofa, described Mr Bichi’s claims as baseless fabrications intended to mislead the public and tarnish reputations.
Mr Yusuf dismissed all the allegations made by Mr Bichi via social media, describing the former TETfund boss as “a shameless liar” whose utterances are unworthy of serious attention.
“The claims are not only false but also laughable. Baffa Bichi is a big liar, and everything he said is a total fallacy,” Mr Yusuf said.
Mr Yusuf vehemently refuted the assertion that Mr Kwankwaso is receiving N2 billion monthly from the Kano State Government, saying the allegation is a “the height of political desperation and dishonesty.”
“Senator Kwankwaso is one of the purest and most selfless individuals in Kano. He has never demanded a penny from this administration, nor has he interfered with the government’s finances,” the governor asserted.
He also criticized Baffa Bichi’s timing and motive, noting that he served in the government for several months without making such claims—until after his dismissal due to incapacitation, poor performance and administrative negligence.
“You were in this government for more than a year. If you had any integrity, you would have spoken out while still in office. But you chose silence until you were sent packing. That exposes your real motive,” Mr Yusuf added.
The governor concluded by reaffirming his commitment to transparency and good governance, urging the people of Kano to disregard what he called “the noise of bitter politicians who have lost relevance.”
