Popular political singer Dauda Kahutu, widely known as Rarara, has ignited fresh controversy after boldly pointing fingers at former Kano State Governor and Kwankwasiyya Movement leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over some of Nigeria’s current economic and governance challenges.
In a shocking interview that is already generating heated reactions online, Rarara claimed that many of the problems Nigerians are battling today can be traced back to decisions and policies introduced years ago, which he alleges were championed by influential political figures, including Kwankwaso.
The outspoken musician made the remarks during an interview with SL Update, where he passionately criticized the practice of withholding local government funds instead of allowing local councils direct access to their allocations.
According to Rarara, local governments are the closest arm of government to ordinary citizens and should have complete control over resources meant for grassroots development.
“Local government funds are the lifeline of the people. They bring government closer to the masses. Once those funds are controlled elsewhere, development suffers and the people pay the price,” he stated.
Rarara argued that the country’s developmental setbacks began when local governments lost full financial independence, claiming the consequences are still visible across the nation today.
The singer insisted that the lack of financial autonomy has slowed progress in key sectors such as education, healthcare, rural roads, water supply, and community development projects.
He further stressed that meaningful economic growth may remain difficult unless local governments are empowered to independently manage their resources without interference from higher levels of government.