Contrary to reports making the rounds, the Kano State Government has refuted claims making rounds that wife Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Hajia Hafsat Ganduje, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial misappropriation.
The state government described as ‘mere rumours’ reports on social media and some online publications that Hajia Ganduje was arrested by the anti-graft agency.
Making the clarification through a statement, on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, noted that those behind the rumors are mischief-makers who are bent on misinforming the unsuspecting public and causing unnecessary tension across the state.
According to him, the state government expressed regrets that the content of the unfounded story could not be attributed to any credible source such as the purported arresting agency, the EFCC.
“Most unfortunately, the fake story is being peddled on social media platforms without confirmation from either the government or the EFCC.
“The governor’s wife has not been arrested or detained and she is presently discharging her responsibilities,” the statement further added.
The commissioner, however, called on the people of Kano State to disregard the rumour, remain calm and go about their legitimate business, adding that the present administration was committed to moving the state forward under the Ganduje’s leadership.