The presidential running mate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he did not receive any money from the security vote throughout his eight years as governor of Kano State.
Kwankwaso made the claim during an interview on News Central's 60 Minutes with Mr Kay, where he spoke on how an NDC-led administration would address corruption if elected into office.
According to the former Kano governor, his administration would prioritise building transparent institutions capable of tackling corruption, insisting that public office holders must lead by example.
He said, “My hands are clean. I never collected one naira from security votes throughout my eight years as governor. Nigerians are good people and they only need a government that works for them. We are putting together a system that can help the country function effectively.”
Kwankwaso also linked the worsening insecurity in Northern Nigeria to what he described as a failure of leadership, saying the growing demand for state police stemmed from the inability of existing structures to effectively address security challenges.
Despite acknowledging the concerns that fuel calls for state police, he warned that the arrangement could be abused by state governors for political purposes.
“There are many dangers associated with state police because some governors may want to use such outfits for political protection,” he said.
He further stressed that security outfits such as the Hisbah should not be armed, warning against the uncontrolled circulation of small arms across the country.
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