Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has accused the opposition parties of instigating unrest and political instability in Kano.
Henzodaily reports Yusuf made this known on Wednesday while speaking to journalists after the state executive council meeting.
His comments followed a recent violent confrontation between suspected political thugs from opposing factions.
The governor revealed that intelligence had uncovered the identities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano, stressing that certain elements within the opposition are uncomfortable with the stability in the state.
Yusuf vowed to take decisive action to curb the rise of thuggery and political violence in the state.
The governor assured that the state government would collaborate with all security agencies to address the activities of criminal elements intent on causing chaos.
He said, “Certain elements within the opposition, who are uncomfortable with the steady development, peace, and stability in the state, are trying to provoke unnecessary crises.
“We will confront these challenges with equal force, and we will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.”
Meanwhile, the Kano State House of Assembly has approved seven nominees put forward by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for screening as members of the state executive council.
This confirmation came after a thorough three-and-a-half-hour screening process, resulting in a unanimous agreement among lawmakers to accept the nominees as Commissioners-designate.
During the plenary session, Speaker Jibril Falgore announced the confirmation, noting that it was based on the resolution reached by the lawmakers in the ad-hoc committee.
It is important to mention that on Monday, Falgore presented an executive bill that included six nominees for screening and potential confirmation as commissioners for the state.
Additionally, the Speaker revealed that Nura Iro Ma’aji was added to the list of initial nominees.
By the end of the session, those confirmed included former Chief of Staff Shehu Wada Sagaji, who was relieved of his position last Thursday, and Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who was removed due to health issues.