“The EFCC has been directed to immediately open a case file against the national leader [of NNPP] to invite or lay siege to him to answer questions on the allegation of mismanagement of 2023 campaign fund instituted by some disgruntled elements in NNPP who were since expelled from the party,” a source disclosed to Daily Nigerian.
In June, Justice Yusuf Ubale Mohammed of the Kano State High Court issued an order barring the EFCC from taking any action against Kwankwaso concerning the allegations.
However, sources indicate that the anti-graft agency might ignore the ruling due to alleged “pressure from above.”
The renewed focus on Kwankwaso reportedly stems from his recent remarks perceived as critical of President Tinubu’s purported ambitions in the North.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Skyline University in Kano, Kwankwaso commented on alleged attempts to dominate the region, stating, “Lagos would not allow Kano to appoint its own emir.”
Analysts also highlight Kwankwaso’s rising political influence, demonstrated during his daughter’s recent wedding in Kano. The event drew numerous opposition leaders, many of whom stayed in the city for over 48 hours, holding extended meetings and discussions with Kwankwaso.
