Radda, Masari ‘rift’ splits Katsina APC
The rift between Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State and Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari, has escalated with the recent quizzing of the Governor’s Aide-de-Camp, SP Abdulganiyu Bello, and the Chief Security Officer, DSP Hassan Bello. They were both grilled by the police at the Force headquarters in Abuja. The […]
In a developing political crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda's Aide-de-Camp (ADC) and Chief Security Officer (CSO) have been invited to the Police Headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The invitation, which occurred on August 20, 2026, has raised concerns about the growing rivalry between supporters of Governor Radda and those loyal to Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Political Matters.
The police have not publicly disclosed the specific reasons for the invitation, though sources claim it was a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, related to complaints from powerful political interests within the APC. The governor's ADC and CSO, who handle key aspects of his personal security, are in a sensitive position, and their involvement in the political dispute adds further complexity to the situation.
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