The Member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency, Kano, and Chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitat, Dr. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has called for an urgent reconciliation between former Governors Rabiu Kwankwaso and Umar Ganduje amidst their ongoing feud.
Describing the situation as unfortunate and a setback for Kano State, Jibrin made the call during an interview with Freedom Radio, monitored by Daily Trust. He urged citizens of Kano to work collectively toward reconciling the two political leaders for the benefit of the state.
According to Jibrin, the two leaders, who have enjoyed notable political careers, must set aside their differences. “Kwankwaso started in the Kano State Civil Service and later became Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, rising through the ranks to serve as a two-term Governor, Minister of Defence, Senator, Ambassador, presidential aspirant, and candidate. He remains a potential future president or vice president. Ganduje, on the other hand, was a civil servant, Director in the FCT, Commissioner, Deputy Governor, Executive Secretary, two-term Governor, and is now the Chairman of the ruling party.”
“Not everybody will be chosen by God to hold these offices,” Jibrin said, adding, “They have both been blessed in a special way by God.”
Jibrin emphasized the need for reconciliation: “Whoever understands the situation in Kano knows that the root cause is linked to the lingering feud between Kwankwaso and Ganduje. We are all members of the NNPP and followers of Senator Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya movement. It is our obligation to reconcile the two leaders.”
He continued, “Whether they like it or not, politics is separate from this matter. As Muslims, we have a duty to do what is right by reconciling them. They were friends for a long time and achieved great things together. What is happening now is unfortunate. This is not the time to open old wounds but to embrace a future of peace, unity, progress, and development.”
Jibrin urged collective efforts: “We are already working hard on this, but I call on everyone who believes in reconciliation to come together and make it a reality. Let us see Kwankwaso attending the wedding of Ganduje’s daughter and Ganduje attending the wedding of Kwankwaso’s son. They should support each other in times of happiness and sadness. Their political affiliations are their choice.”
Concluding, Jibrin said, “I have no personal interest in this matter, but it is the right thing to do. For those who oppose reconciliation between Kwankwaso and Ganduje, may Allah guide them to the right path.”
