El-Rufai Accuses Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Taking Kickbacks from Contractors

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused his successor, Governor Uba Sani, of collecting kickbacks from contractors before awarding contracts. The allegation has added fuel to the growing political tension between the two prominent figures in the state.

El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna from 2015 to 2023, made the accusation while addressing recent controversies surrounding governance and project execution in the state. He claimed that under Sani’s administration, contractors were being forced to pay bribes in exchange for securing government contracts — a practice that undermines transparency and accountability.

The former governor’s remarks have sparked widespread reactions, with some calling for an investigation into the allegations. Supporters of Uba Sani have dismissed the claims as politically motivated, suggesting that the rift between the two politicians is deepening.

Governor Uba Sani has yet to publicly respond to the accusations, but the allegations have added to the ongoing debate over governance and corruption in Kaduna State. Observers are closely watching to see whether the claims will lead to official investigations or if they’ll remain part of the political rivalry between the two leaders.