The apology was made during a press conference at the Government House in Kano early Monday morning, May 27, 2024.
He said:
As reported by TVC news on its X page, the deputy governor admitted that they had been misled into making the allegations against Ribadu, stating:
The deputy governor stated they were initially shocked when Ribaduâs name was mentioned in the plot to reinstate the deposed Emir in Kano using the federal governmentâs influence.
The deputy governor noted that given Ribadu’s pedigree and integrity, he would never deny the plot or his involvement if he were part of it.
He said:
The deputy governor urged President Bola Tinubu to conduct a thorough investigation into the events surrounding the Kano Emirship dispute to ensure peace prevails in Kano State.
Earlier, LEGIT.ng had reported that Nuhu Ribadu reacted to the recent brawl between the Kano state government and the deposed emir of Kano, Ado Bayero.
Ribadu denied facilitating the return of Bayero to the state after Governor Abba Yusuf dethroned him, Legit. ng reported.
Bayero had returned to the ancient city of Kano on Saturday morning, May 25 and then moved into a palace in Nassarawa LGA of the state.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
