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Kaduna State political and financial controversies

Overview

Political tensions in Kaduna State have surfaced regarding allegations of financial mismanagement and rising debt. The state government recently dismissed a viral letter claiming Governor Uba Sani approved N2.3 trillion for a presidential campaign rally, labeling the document “fraudulent and misleading” due to inconsistencies and the fact that the amount exceeds twice the state’s total 2026 budget.

Concurrently, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Usman Shehu Bawa, has alleged that the state is in a “debt trap,” claiming total liabilities have reached approximately N1 trillion. Bawa cited comparisons between previous administrations to argue that both external and domestic debt have increased significantly under the current All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, potentially undermining essential services and exacerbating poverty.

Entities

Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Partnership for Issue-Based Campaign · Ahmed Maiyaki · APC Presidential Campaign Council · People's Democratic Party

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Kaduna PDP candidate alleges N1 trillion state debt

    Kaduna State PDP governorship candidate Usman Shehu Bawa alleges the state's total public debt has reached N1 trillion, warning it threatens sustainable development and essential services.

  2. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Kaduna State denies N2.3 trillion APC rally spending allegation

    Kaduna State has debunked a leaked letter claiming Governor Uba Sani approved N2.3 trillion for an APC presidential rally, calling the document a fabrication that exceeds the state's annual budget.

Sources

247ureports.com · arewaagenda.com · blueprint.ng · businesselitesafrica.com · dailytrust.com · newtelegraphng.com · nigerianeye.com · punchng.com · qed.ng · tdpelmedia.com · yardhype.com