Kwankwaso’s son issues 48-hour ultimatum to Kano Commissioner over defamation

The former Youth and Sports Commissioner threatened immediate legal action if the state official fails to retract the claims and issue a public apology.

Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, has given the state’s Commissioner for Information, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, a 48-hour ultimatum to retract alleged defamatory statements or face a lawsuit.

Mustapha, who is the deputy governorship candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), accused the information commissioner of weaponising his office for political attacks rather than informing the public about government activities.

He demanded a public retraction and an apology addressed to himself, his family, and the people of Kano State.

Dismissing the allegations, Mustapha denied claims that his father, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, established the Kiru Rehabilitation Centre specifically for him. He explained that the facility was created as part of a formal state government programme to rehabilitate youths.

He also rejected allegations that his past appointment as a commissioner was intended to reform his character, stating that he was appointed to serve the people.

Mustapha also debunked allegations that he relies on his father for business survival, stressing that he independently established his own enterprises, including a rice processing factory.

The former commissioner urged politicians to focus on governance, policies, and performance rather than resorting to personal attacks. He vowed to use all lawful means to protect his reputation.