The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has reacted to the backlash after his preferred ministerial nominee replaced another from Kano.
There had been claims that Ganduje switched out Maryam Shetty for Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, closely associated with his family.
The change drew significant attention, with many linking the nomination to Bunkure’s friendship with Ganduje’s daughter, Amina.
According to Daily Trust, a video surfaced, showcasing Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, Bunkure, and others laughing when Maryam Shetty’s name was mentioned.
Amidst the laughter, a voice which spoke in Hausa said , “the head has now fit the cap”
“When we heard that they brought one Maryam, Maryam who?”, to which another voice replied “Shetty”.
At this point, Bunkure, Hafsat Ganduje (popularly referred to as Gwaggo) and Ganduje could all be seen laughing.
“I said who is Shetty? We were confused, I said from where is she from? They said Kano,” the first speaker continued.
In the second video, Ganduje, who was apparently responding could be heard saying “I want them to call out Gwaggo again. They have opened a new chapter of ignorance. We are thankful this one (referring to Bunkure) has joined the caucus.”
Bunkure, once a commissioner for Higher Education under Ganduje’s governance, is believed to have been influenced by Amina Ganduje for her roles.
Meanwhile, both Shetty and Bunkure have long shared academic and personal histories, attending the same institutions and being part of the same friend circles.
Watch the video below:
