Kano state – The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peopleâs Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, described reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating Rabiâu Musa Kwankwaso as âbaseless rumourâ
TimesNow.com.ng reported that the anti-graft agency launched an investigation against Kwankwaso over alleged misappropriation of N2.5bn campaign funds during the 2023 elections.
He suggested that the rumours were the handiwork of opposition elements and those against Kwankwasoâs presidential ambitions.
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, Dungurawa stated this while addressing newsmen in Kano, on Friday, May 31.
Dungurawa said there are no allegations of fraud, misconduct, misappropriation, or syphoning of public funds against Kwankwaso.
The NNPP chieftain said the rumour canât stop Kwakwansoâs destiny to become the next Nigeria president rather they will generate popularity for him.
Dungurawa described the report of EFCC probing Kwakwanso as a mere rumour, Vanguard reports.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the NNPP sent a petition against Kwankwaso and 13 others to the EFCC.
The NNPP National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi Sunday, accused the party’s presidential candidate of alleged mismanagement of funds According to the petition, Kwankwaso allegedly used the party to promote his Kwankwasia movement and for political gains.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
