In a press release issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the federal government described the purported letter, dated October 18, 2026, and titled “Notification for Preparations for the Grand Rally Flag Off,” as a figment of the creativeness of its authors, riddled with inconsistencies that elevate critical questions on its authenticity.
The letter, purportedly addressed by Governor Uba Sani to Senator Abdulazeez Yari, recognized as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, falsely claims that the Governor budgeted and launched N2.3 trillion for the presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
“The Kaduna State Government categorically disowns this document. Governor Uba Sani neither authored nor authorised the purported letter, and no N2.3 trillion was budgeted, approved or released for the presidential campaign flag-off. The allegation is entirely fictitious and represents a deliberate attempt to mislead the public,” Maiyaki said.
The Commissioner emphasised that since assuming workplace on May 29, 2023, Governor Uba Sani has demonstrated a constant dedication to fiscal self-discipline, transparency, accountability and the even handed administration of public assets, prioritising investments in safety, infrastructure, training, healthcare, agriculture and social safety.
He famous that the administration’s monetary administration philosophy is mirrored in its in depth infrastructure programme, elevated agricultural funding, rehabilitation of public establishments, settlement of inherited pension liabilities and growth of social safety interventions geared toward enhancing the welfare of Kaduna residents.
Maiyaki expressed concern over what he described as an rising sample of coordinated misinformation supposed to discredit the Governor and his administration forward of the 2027 common elections, warning that the deliberate fabrication of official correspondence is felony and punishable.
“Political competition must be conducted within the bounds of truth, decency and the law. The fabrication of government correspondence and circulation of false financial claims cannot be justified as legitimate political criticism. Those seeking to hold government accountable must do so through credible evidence, not manufactured documents,” he burdened.
The Commissioner disclosed that steps have been being taken to ascertain the origin of the purported letter and known as on related safety and investigative businesses to look at the doc, take steps to deliver to justice for offences involving forgery or impersonation, and take acceptable motion against anybody discovered culpable in accordance with the regulation.
He urged members of the general public and media organisations to train warning in circulating unverified paperwork, emphasising that allegations regarding public expenditure ought to be subjected to correct scrutiny and verification earlier than publication.
Maiyaki reaffirmed that Governor Uba Sani stays centered on consolidating peace, strengthening public establishments, accelerating infrastructure improvement and enhancing residents’ welfare, stressing that the administration wouldn’t be distracted from its dedication to prudent monetary administration, clear governance and sustainable improvement.
Malam Ahmed Maiyaki
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture
twenty fourth October, 2026
