From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The Kano chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Kwankwasiyya faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to retract comments, accusing the state government of influencing court proceedings.
In a statement issued by APC spokesperson in Kano, Auwalu Soja Gwale, said the allegation, reportedly made by factional spokesperson of NNPP, Ibrahim Karaye, lacked evidence and was aimed at discrediting the judiciary.
While describing the claim as false and defamatory the APC gave Karaye and the NNPP 72.hours to retract the allegation, tender a public apology and desist from making similar claims or face court action .
The APC specifically denied claims that the state government paid huge sums to influence proceedings at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, demanding immediate retraction.
It described the allegation as “false, malicious and legally indefensible,” stressing that the Kano State Government has never interfered with judicial processes.
According to the statement, the claim was part of a pattern of what it called “reckless rhetoric” by elements within the NNPP whenever political outcomes do not favour them.
The APC urged the Kwankwasiyya faction of NNPP to focus on resolving its internal leadership disputes, citing ongoing litigations involving factions linked to Boniface Aniebonam and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso rather than interfering on frivolous matter.
They said it was inappropriate for a party embroiled in internal crises to accuse the judiciary of corruption without proof.
The APC reaffirmed commitment to the rule of law and urged the public to disregard the allegation, describing it as baseless.
