Rabiu Kwankwaso says former Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau, ex-governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the incumbent governor, Abba Yusuf, are “politically finished” in Kano politics. He frames the statement as a judgment on their political fortunes rather than an immediate policy dispute.
Kwankwaso argues from his own political experience that politicians who he says betray their allies usually end up losing relevance. In the reports, the theme is political loyalty and fallout, with the former and current Kano leaders grouped together for having, in his view, crossed or turned against political associates.
Both outlets report the same core claim and rationale. The coverage differs mainly in wording and emphasis, with one headline repeating the phrase “politically finished” and attributing it to Kwankwaso’s long experience in politics, while the other presents the same statement as a direct quote and describes the allegation of treachery/betrayal.
