Governor Yusuf’s defection “Day of Freedom,” not betrayal – Ganduje

Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has responded to remarks by the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, regarding the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his camp would instead celebrate the day as the governor’s “Independence Day.”

Ganduje made the statement during a condolence visit to the residence of former Kano governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, over the death of his brother, where he reacted to Kwankwaso’s allegation that the governor’s defection amounted to betrayal and disloyalty.

“He considers me an enemy, but I am not his enemy; I am his brother,” Ganduje said.

He added, “If he chooses to…