The Kaduna State Government has denied claims that Governor Uba Sani approved or released N2.3 trillion to fund the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.
The government described a letter circulating on social media, which purportedly linked the governor to the alleged expenditure, as fake and misleading.
It said the document was designed to create public distrust and damage the reputation of the Kaduna State administration.
Ahmed Maiyaki, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, made the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday.
He maintained that neither the governor nor the state government authorised the letter or approved the amount allegedly earmarked for the campaign event.
The disputed document, dated October 18, 2026, and titled ‘Notification for Preparations for the Grand Rally Flag Off’, allegedly showed Sani informing Abdulazeez Yari, identified in the letter as Director-General of the APC presidential campaign council, that N2.3 trillion had been approved for the campaign flag-off.
The event was reportedly scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026.
However, the Kaduna government said the letter did not originate from the governor and questioned its authenticity.
Maiyaki argued that the amount mentioned in the document was inconsistent with the state’s approved finances.
According to him, Kaduna’s entire 2026 budget stands at N985.92 billion, a figure significantly lower than the N2.3 trillion allegedly approved for a single political event.
He also pointed to errors in the document, including the misspelling of the governor’s surname as “Sai”.
The commissioner further raised concerns over the alleged unauthorised reproduction of Sani’s signature, saying the irregularities cast serious doubt on the letter’s credibility.
“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 commissioner said.
The state government insisted that the allegation should not be treated as an established fact, particularly because it concerns public funds and the activities of a sitting governor.
It maintained that the circulation of an unauthenticated document could mislead residents and create unnecessary controversy around the state’s financial management.
Maiyaki also used the statement to defend the priorities of the Sani administration, which took office on May 29, 2023.
He said the government had focused its resources on key sectors, including security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and social protection.
According to the commissioner, the administration has continued to invest in infrastructure and agricultural development, rehabilitate public institutions, settle inherited pension liabilities and expand social protection programmes for residents who require government assistance.
He maintained that these areas remained central to the government’s spending priorities, rather than the alleged financing of a political campaign.
The administration’s position is that public expenditure should be assessed through verifiable budgetary records and official financial decisions, not through documents whose origins cannot be established.
The commissioner further alleged that the disputed letter formed part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation and discredit the state government ahead of the 2027 elections.
However, the statement did not publicly identify the individuals responsible for creating or distributing the document.
The government warned that the fabrication of official correspondence and the circulation of false claims involving public finances could have legal consequences.
It said political disagreements should be based on credible evidence and should not involve the production or distribution of documents falsely attributed to public officials.
Maiyaki disclosed that the government was taking steps to establish the origin of the letter.
He also called on security and investigative agencies to examine the matter and determine whether any offences involving forgery, impersonation or other unlawful conduct had been committed.
