2023: The Dss Director General's Wife Publicly Declared That She Would Never Permit The Nnpp To Win In Kano - Dawakin - Legitvibes -
The incident remains a frequently cited example in Nigerian political discourse regarding the transient nature of power and the influence of the families of high-ranking security officials in the political space.
Despite the alleged declaration that the NNPP would never win, went on to win the March 2023 governorship election and was sworn in as Governor of Kano State.
A member of Yusuf’s entourage, Garba Kilo, was allegedly brutalized by security personnel for attempting to film the confrontation. 🗣️ Official Responses and Denials The incident remains a frequently cited example in
Security details from both sides reportedly engaged in a face-off.
The controversy began on the night of Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the VIP lounge of the Kano airport. According to reports from Daily Trust and The ICIR , the trouble started when the NNPP candidate's motorcade allegedly caused a traffic gridlock that delayed Mrs. Bichi’s convoy from entering the VIP area. The situation quickly escalated: 🗣️ Official Responses and Denials Security details from
The incident sparked outrage across Nigeria as details emerged of what many described as an "arrogant display of power":
The DSS issued a statement claiming that "dark forces" were attempting to smear the DG and his family to discredit the agency before the elections. Bichi’s convoy from entering the VIP area
Several outlets, including Premium Times , reported that Abba Yusuf was briefly detained by DSS operatives at the airport following the row.
