Sokoto Govt Denies Gov Aliyu Visited Nnamdi Kanu
Sokoto State Government has dismissed claims that Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied Abia State Governor Alex Otti during his visit to detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Custodial Centre.
In a statement on Friday, the governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, described the allegation as false.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Ahmed Aliyu was in the Holy Land performing Lesser Hajj on 30th November 2025, when Dr. Otti privately visited Sokoto State,” the statement said.
It added that Governor Otti was received at Sultan Abubakar III International Airport by a team of commissioners and special advisers, who later escorted him to the Sokoto Government House, where he was shown the usual courtesies extended to visiting governors.
“As is well known, the people of Sokoto are hospitable. We treat our visitors with utmost respect, regardless of tribe or religion,” the statement noted.
Reaffirming Governor Aliyu’s commitment to peace and lawfulness, the government said: “Governor Ahmed Aliyu holds deep respect for constituted authority, remains committed to the Nigerian project, and continues to be a peace-loving and law-abiding citizen.”
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