Uba Sani denies N2.3trn approval for 2027 APC campaign flag-off in Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has debunked a viral letter alleging that he approved and released N2.3 trillion for the APC presidential campaign flag-off in the state.

Sani described the purported letter as fraudulent and misleading, accusing its authors of attempting to damage the governor’s reputation for fiscal discipline and responsible governance.

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, made this known via a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Maiyaki said the letter dated October 18, 2026, and titled “Notification for Preparations for the Grand Rally Flag Off,” contained inconsistencies that questioned its authenticity.

The purported letter, allegedly addressed to the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulazeez Yari, claimed that N2.3 trillion was released for the campaign flag-off.

Maiyaki noted that Kaduna’s 2026 budget stood at N985.92 billion, making the alleged expenditure more than twice the state’s annual budget.

Maiyaki said the claim was financially implausible and unsupported by any authentic appropriation, approval or expenditure records.

The commissioner also identified irregularities, including the misspelling of the governor’s surname as “Uba Sai” and the apparent unauthorised reproduction of his signature.

He described the allegation as fictitious and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.

Maiyaki said since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Sani had prioritised fiscal discipline, transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources.

Maiyaki listed investments in security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and social protection among the administration’s priorities.

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The commissioner expressed concern over what he described as coordinated misinformation aimed at discrediting the governor and his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He warned that fabricating official correspondence and circulating false financial claims could constitute criminal offences.

“Political competition must be conducted within the bounds of truth, decency and the law,” Maiyaki said, urging critics to rely on credible evidence when questioning government expenditure.

Maiyaki disclosed that steps were being taken to establish the origin of the purported letter.

Maiyaki also called on security and investigative agencies to examine the document and ensure that anyone found culpable faced appropriate legal action.

He urged media organisations and members of the public to verify documents before circulating or publishing allegations concerning public expenditure.

The commissioner reaffirmed the Sani administration’s commitment to peace, institutional strengthening, infrastructure development, citizens’ welfare and sustainable governance.

Maiyaki stressed that the Kaduna State Government would remain focused on prudent financial management and would not be distracted by what he described as deliberate misinformation.