In very clear terms, he debunked authoring a statement purportedly signed by one , emphasising that he didn’t authorise any statement to be issued on his behalf.

“My attention has been drawn to a statement purportedly stating my position on the recurring political realignments. I wish to categorically state that such statements are false, unfounded, and products of political mischief.

“I have refrained from commenting on contemporary political events, and I will continue to do so for the time being.

“I urge the public to only engage statements that come from my public handles and other official sources,” he wrote.

Similarly, the statement's author has apologised to Kwankwaso, confessing that the former Governor did not authorise him to release the statement.

“I, Ibrahim Rabiu, wish to inform the general public that I was never authorised by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso to issue and release a statement on his behalf.

“I, therefore, wish to tender a public apology to his person with a promise that such a childish act will never be repeated in future. Please find a space in your heart to forgive me, I was misled by fake news and agents of misinformation,” Rabiu said.