The Kaduna State Government has dismissed as fabricated a viral letter alleging that Governor Uba Sani approved and released N2.3 trillion for the APC presidential campaign flag-off.\n<\/p>\n
The government described the purported letter as fraudulent and misleading, accusing its authors of attempting to damage the governor\u2019s reputation for fiscal discipline and responsible governance.\n<\/p>\n
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna.\n<\/p>\n
Maiyaki said the letter, dated October 18, 2026, and titled \u201cNotification for Preparations for the Grand Rally Flag Off,\u201d contained inconsistencies that questioned its authenticity.<\/p>\n
He said the purported letter, allegedly addressed to Sen. Abdulazeez Yari, Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, falsely claimed that N2.3 trillion was released for the campaign flag-off.\n<\/p>\n
The commissioner noted that Kaduna\u2019s 2026 budget stood at N985.92 billion, making the alleged expenditure more than twice the state\u2019s annual budget.<\/p>\n
He said the claim was financially implausible and unsupported by any authentic appropriation, approval or expenditure records.<\/p>\n
Maiyaki also identified irregularities, including the misspelling of the governor\u2019s surname as \u201cUba Sai\u201d and the apparent unauthorised reproduction of his signature.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Kaduna State Government categorically disowns this document. Gov. Uba Sani neither authored nor authorised the purported letter, and no N2.3 trillion was budgeted, approved or released,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
He described the allegation as fictitious and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.\n<\/p>\n
Maiyaki said that since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Sani had prioritised fiscal discipline, transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources. <\/p>\n
He listed investments in security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and social protection among the administration\u2019s priorities.\n<\/p>\n
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.\n<\/p>\n
He warned that fabricating official correspondence and circulating false financial claims could constitute criminal offences.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolitical competition must be conducted within the bounds of truth, decency and the law,\u201d Maiyaki said, urging critics to rely on credible evidence when questioning government expenditure.\n<\/p>\n
He disclosed that steps were being taken to establish the origin of the purported letter.\n<\/p>\n
Maiyaki also called on security and investigative agencies to examine the document and ensure that anyone found culpable faced appropriate legal action.\n<\/p>\n
He urged media organisations and members of the public to verify documents before circulating or publishing allegations concerning public expenditure.\n<\/p>\n
The commissioner reaffirmed the administration\u2019s commitment to peace, institutional strengthening, infrastructure development, citizens\u2019 welfare and sustainable governance.\n<\/p>\n
He said the government would remain focused on prudent financial management and would not be distracted by what it described as deliberate misinformation.\n<\/p>\n
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