The controversy began on the night of Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the VIP lounge of the Kano airport. According to reports from Daily Trust and The ICIR , the trouble started when the NNPP candidate's motorcade allegedly caused a traffic gridlock that delayed Mrs. Bichi’s convoy from entering the VIP area. The situation quickly escalated:
Despite the alleged declaration that the NNPP would never win, went on to win the March 2023 governorship election and was sworn in as Governor of Kano State.
The DSS and the Bichi family offered a different perspective on the events:
The DG's son, Abba Yusuf Bichi, took to social media to deny that his mother ordered any arrests, instead accusing the NNPP candidate's "thugs" of being the aggressors. 🏛️ The Aftermath: Power is Transient