Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has distanced himself from the controversial display of red underwear by a group of young women during a recent rally held in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu.
The incident, which sparked widespread reactions on social media after videos went viral, was initially reported to be part of an empowerment initiative allegedly supported by the Kano State government.
However, addressing the matter during a special prayer session at the Government House, Yusuf firmly denied any involvement or prior knowledge of the activity.
“You have heard what happened. We were going about our normal activities when I was informed that some young women displayed inappropriate items. I was not aware of it,” the governor said.
He emphasized that the act did not receive official approval and was carried out independently of the state government.
Governor Yusuf further condemned the display, describing it as inconsistent with the cultural and religious values of Kano State.
“Such actions are against our culture and the teachings of Islam, and we strongly condemn them,” he added.
