Tinubu Dismissed Me Because He Feels Kano North Is Overloaded With Political Officers – Abdullahi Gwarzo

The immediate former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo has come out to say that his dismissal by President Bola Tinubu was politically motivated.

He recently had his say during an interview with BBC Hausa, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, he was not dismissed due to any shortcomings in his ministerial performance, and he only let him go because he believes Kano North is overloaded with political officers.

Gwarzo added that it was definitely not a valid reason, but his advice was ignored when he spoke up.

His words, “I was surprised because I wasn’t found guilty of any wrongdoing or poor performance. And I was minister of state, with the senior minister overseeing a large portion of the ministry’s activities.

Before the announcement, the President had informed me of his decision.

He said Kano North was overloaded with political officers, hence the need to strike a balance. We gave our advice, but it was ignored. From there, I began to suspect that certain individuals were behind this because, to me, that wasn’t a valid reason.

If the ministerial slot is indeed meant for Kano Central, we have our 2023 governorship candidate, who is also our leader in Kano Central. Why not consider giving him the position?

Gawuna should be offered the role first, unless he declines, in which case it could be given to someone else.

All other candidates from Plateau and Zamfara states who contested for the governorships were appointed to positions.”

WOW.