President Goodluck Jonathan visited Kano today to welcome Malam Ibrahim Shekarau back into the fold of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and his entire cabinet shunned the President, refusing to welcome him to the State as is customary on Presidential visits.
Jonathan lambasted the Governor, saying that Kwankwaso is unable to account for N225 billion in Local Government funds released by his administration to Kano in the last two years.
The President said, “We read in some of the daily newspapers that the Governor of Kano state, Kwankwaso, said he regretted voting for me. Let me tell my good people of Kano that Kwankwaso did not vote for me or Vice President Namadi Sambo whether in the primaries or the main election.
“We have accommodated a lot, but we talk less. Those of you from Kano in PDP knew what happened that when we entered that Eagle Square; by the time the counting got up to half-way – when it was clear that I was to emerge as the candidate, Kwankwaso left the venue.
“Even the little money my campaign office provided for refreshment and transportation for Kano delegates, Kwankwaso refused to give them that money. He did that so that the Kano delegates will be angry and would not vote for me.”