The Women Lawyers Congress has called on Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to publicly clarify or apologize for alleged derogatory remarks made by his Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam.
The remarks, which were captured in a widely circulated video, contained harsh comments directed at ‘Gwaggo,’ a term used to address former First Lady Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Chairlady of the Congress, Barrister Nafisa Abba Ismail, condemned the Deputy Governor’s conduct, describing it as part of a pattern of insulting respected figures.
She stated that such behavior was unbecoming of a leader and raised concerns about his leadership ethics and respect for women.
The Congress urged Governor Yusuf to publicly confirm whether the comments were directed at Professor Hafsat Umar Ganduje. If so, they demanded that the Deputy Governor issue a formal apology to both Professor Ganduje and the people of Kano.
Barrister Nafisa emphasized that the issue goes beyond an individual, highlighting concerns about principles, dignity, and respect for women in leadership. She warned that if the Deputy Governor continued making such statements, the Women Lawyers Congress would take legal action to hold him accountable.
The statement also cautioned public figures against using their influence to undermine women, calling for immediate measures to prevent such behavior from setting a dangerous precedent in governance.
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