The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has apologised to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for implicating him in the ongoing emirate dispute in the state.
The deputy governor had in an interview alleged that Ribadu helped the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, return to the city after he was ousted by providing him with two aircraft which flew him back to Kano at 4 am on Saturday night.
The National Security Adviser, however, denied the accusations and had his lawyer write to Gwarzo threatening legal action, if the allegations were not retrieved.
At a press conference at the Government House, Kano, on Monday, the deputy governor apologised to Ribadu, clarifying that the government was misinformed about his involvement in the ongoing crisis.
“The Office of the National Security Adviser has refuted the allegations and distanced themselves from what we have alleged.
“I have seen it, he has done it through three media outlets, and today, I have seen the one about going to court.
“We have to acknowledge that we have been misled into believing that the NSA was behind the happenings along this line,” Gwarzo said.
We know Ribadu is an honourable name, and we were surprised his name was mentioned in the plot to impose the deposed emir.
“We apologise to the National Security Adviser, his person and office for any embarrassment and inconveniences this might have caused him.
“We are human and can err at any time. On my behalf and the Governor of Kano State, I want to assure the NSA of our continued support and cooperation in discharging his duty as the NSA,” he said.