Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has fired back at the Kano State Government over its demand for his arrest, describing the move as reckless and politically motivated.

The state government recently alleged that bandits had infiltrated several communities—just days after Ganduje’s comments about forming a “self-defense militia”—and insisted that the former governor should be held accountable.

In a strongly worded statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was more interested in blame games than confronting the real security challenges threatening lives across the state.

According to him, instead of acknowledging the growing insecurity in areas such as Bagwai, Shanono, Tsanyawa, and other localities repeatedly hit by attacks, the governor has chosen to hunt for scapegoats.

“It is deeply unfortunate that rather than addressing the escalating insecurity ravaging the state, Governor Yusuf has decided to chase shadows in a bid to mask his glaring failures,” the statement read.

Ganduje criticized the governor’s absence from affected communities, accusing him of showing no empathy to victims or their families during their most vulnerable moments.

“His continued absence in moments that require leadership speaks volumes about his disconnect from the very people he claims to serve,” he added.

Dismissing claims that he is fueling unrest, Ganduje maintained that he has never been connected to violence or any action capable of destabilizing Kano State.

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He described the accusations as deliberate political distractions aimed at shifting public attention away from the government’s shortcomings.

He urged Governor Yusuf to return focus to his constitutional duty—ensuring the safety of Kano residents—rather than indulging in what he called political theatrics and unfounded allegations.