NNPP-Chairman Addresses EFCC Investigation-Allegations Against Kwankwaso Over ₦2.5 Billion Fraud (Full Details)

NNPP-Chairman Addresses EFCC Investigation-Allegations Against Kwankwaso Over ₦2.5 Billion Fraud (Full Details)

Kano State, Nigeria – Hashimu Dungurawa, the Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, has refuted reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the party’s National Leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over an alleged ₦2.5 billion fraud.

Earlier reports from Ireporteronline indicated that the anti-graft agency had invited the party’s National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi Sunday, to provide evidence regarding allegations of fraud against Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and his Private Secretary, Folashade Aliu. The allegations involved misappropriation of party funds through a secret campaign and donations account.

A source cited by Vanguard mentioned that Oginni’s petition also implicated the signatories to the United Bank of Africa (UBA) account of the NNPP, including Prof. Rufai Alkali, Abba Kawu, and Dipo Olayokun.

However, Dungurawa, in a statement issued in Kano on Friday, dismissed the fraud allegations against Kwankwaso as unfounded rumors.

“The report that EFCC is probing Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso is a mere rumor. It is a baseless rumor. We have seen this kind of rumor several times on different occasions. Whoever is circulating that rumor, …the rumor came from an enemy, shared by ignorance and accepted by a fool. But thank God that we are not all those three. We are his lovers, we are not ignorant of his doings and we are not fools. All we can say is let them continue with the rumor. Whether they like it or not, Kwankwaso remains the only person with integrity, respect, popularity, and capacity that can govern this country.

“All this is coming from our opposition and those against his candidacy to become President. And all this will not stop his destiny. But they should be mindful that rumors don’t add any value; instead, they generate popularity for him. So there was nothing like allegations of fraud, misconduct, misappropriation, or siphoning of public money.

“Kwankwaso is the most decent politician in Nigeria because he served as Deputy Speaker, Defence Minister, and Governor peacefully. And there was nowhere they found him wanting.”

The NNPP Chairman emphasized that Kwankwaso’s integrity and service record remain unblemished, asserting that the rumors are politically motivated and will not hinder Kwankwaso’s political aspirations.