By Ado Oyeyemi
The presidential running mate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Musa 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 corruption, governance and the ongoing debate over the creation of state police.
According to the former governor, tackling corruption requires leaders to demonstrate integrity and transparency, beginning with their personal conduct.
He maintained that his administration in Kano was run without drawing from the security vote, insisting that his record in office remains clean.
Kwankwaso said Nigerians are eager for responsible leadership and expressed confidence that an effective system of governance can be established to address the country’s challenges.
Speaking on insecurity in the North, he attributed the growing calls for state police to what he described as a failure of leadership in the region.
Despite acknowledging the security concerns, Kwankwaso warned that establishing state police could create fresh challenges if not properly managed.
He argued that some state governors might be tempted to use such security outfits for political purposes rather than public safety.
The former governor also cautioned against the proliferation of arms, stressing that the government must prevent the uncontrolled circulation of small weapons.
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He noted that members of the Hisbah corps do not carry firearms and maintained that security agencies should continue to regulate access to weapons to safeguard public peace.
