Bafarawa: I’m probing source of fake news that I joined SDP
By Habibu Harisu
Former Governor of Sokoto State and one time Presidential candidate, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, said he has started investigating the source of the fake news that he has Social Democratic Party (SDP).
The speculation that Bafarawa has joined the SDP followed the defection of former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai to the party on Monday.
While denying the rumour, Bafarawa stressed that he along with his people have embarked on digging the roots and circumstances that led to the circulation of the story.
Bafarawa made the clarification through his Media Aide, Dr Abubakar Umar, on Tuesday in Sokoto.
Bafarawa who had sometime ago excused himself from active politics described the information in circulation as false and misleading.
The former governor said he had not granted any media interview nor in consultation with any group on the issue, and enjoined journalists to refrain from circulating false reports.
“We are in Ramadan, the month of fasting, gratitude to Allah for His blessings, and a time for the wealthy to support the less privileged in society. It is a season for sharing food, not spreading rumours,” Bafarawa said.
(NAN)
