Stop targeting opposition, Kwankwasiyya tells Kano govt

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has criticized the Kano State Government for allegedly targeting opposition politicians, obstructing development projects, and intimidating political commentators. Dr Habib Mai Lemo, the movement's spokesperson, accused the government of suspending councillors, halting or moving federal constituency projects, and threatening political critics.

He pointed to a letter from the Kano State Ministry of Works requesting the suspension and relocation of a federal road project in the Ungogo/Minjibir Federal Constituency. Mai Lemo demanded an explanation from the government on why projects supported by opposition lawmakers seemed to face "extraordinary administrative intervention."

He urged the government to prove that the same scrutiny was applied equally to all federal projects, regardless of their political backers. The movement also challenged the suspension of three councillors in Kano Municipal Local Government Area and two in Tarauni Local Government Area, alleging they were targeted due to their opposition affiliation or continued association with the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

The movement called for an impartial investigation into the suspensions, including the evidence used against the councillors. They emphasized that political affiliation should not be a crime, and elected officials should not face administrative persecution for refusing to switch parties. The movement criticized the Kano State Attorney-General's remarks about potential arrests for political commentators and opposition members, stating that threats against lawful critics were not acceptable in a democracy.

The movement affirmed its commitment to peaceful and lawful actions while safeguarding democracy and the rights of its members. As of now, the Kano government has not responded to the allegations.