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Terrorism, Sharia claims aimed at blocking Kwankwaso’s presidential, VP ambition – Galadima

Terrorism, Sharia claims aimed at blocking Kwankwaso’s presidential, VP ambition – Galadima

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Vanessa Onah
Published on 2026-02-12 11:26:12

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has described allegations linking former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to terrorism as politically motivated.

Galadima claimed the allegations are aimed at neutralizing his potential presidential or vice-presidential ambition in 2027.

DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso has reportedly been targeted for sanctions under legislation introduced by the US Congress over his alleged role in promulgating Sharia law in Kano State.

Speaking on ARISE News on Thursday, Galadima defended Kwankwaso’s political record, noting that during his tenure as governor from 2000 to 2003, he supported President Olusegun Obasanjo despite the political cost to his…

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