Kano Govt Resumes Demolition of Alleged Illegal Structures after Ganduje, Kwankwaso's Heated Exchanges

• The Kano state government has resumed demolitions of structures sold off by the previous administration, despite objections from former governor Ganduje
• The demolitions include shops near Sani Abacha Stadium, GSS Kofar Nasarawa, and buildings near GGSS Dukawuya
• Despite criticism, the government remains committed to continuing the demolitions, as eyewitnesses confirm the demolition of a section of the Government Girls Secondary School in Dukawiya

Kano - The Kano state government has resumed the demolition of structures erected on public spaces that were allegedly sold off by the previous administration led by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

This action follows the recent heated exchanges between two former governors of the state, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Ganduje, concerning the demolitions.

During their visit to President Bola Tinubu, the topic of demolitions was discussed.

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Demolition of buildings in Kano: What former Kano governor Ganduje said

Ganduje informed the president that the demolitions were illegal and posed a threat to the state. On the other hand, Kwankwaso claimed that he informed the president about the former governor's sale of significant areas, including mosques and graveyards.

However, despite these discussions, the demolitions resumed in the early hours of Sunday, June 11, Daily Trust reported.

The list of targeted structures included shops near the perimeter of Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofar Mata, GSS Kofar Nasarawa along IBB road, and buildings adjacent to GGSS Dukawuya in Goron Dutse.

What eyewitnesses said about Kano's demolition

Eyewitnesses reported that the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), under the directive of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, demolished a section of the Government Girls Secondary School in Dukawiya, located in the state's metropolis.

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Despite facing criticism for the exercise, the Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, reiterated the government's determination to proceed with the demolitions.

Ganduje threatens to slap Kwankwaso in Aso Rock

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ganduje threatened to slap his predecessor, Kwankwaso, if he had met him at the presidential villa.

On Friday, June 9, the duo went to Aso Rock to meet with President Tinubu. Speaking to newsmen, Ganduje revealed that his meeting with the President was on the grounds of the recent demolition spree ongoing by the current administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Speaking on the demotion in Kano State, Ganduje revealed that the exercise was illegal while noting that the current government did not do proper investigations or consider the statutory provision of the Land Use Act before embarking on demolition structures in the state.

Source: Legit.ng