# Kaduna State political and financial controversies

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kaduna-state-political-and-financial-controversies
> Updated: 2026-10-28T12:33:05.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaduna-pdp-candidate-alleges-n1-trillion-state-debt

### 2026-10-24: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaduna-state-denies-n23-trillion-apc-rally-spending-allegation

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