A prominent Islamic cleric and former gubernatorial candidate, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, has delivered a scathing critique of Kano's political landscape, directly blaming former governors Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for the state's ongoing political turmoil.

Sheikh Khalil, who chairs the Kano Council of Ulama, expressed deep concern over how the rivalry between the two political heavyweights has polarized the state, impeded development, and created divisions among religious leaders and citizens alike.

"There are only two individuals who are the problem of Kano today, and they are Kwankwaso and Ganduje," Sheikh Khalil stated during an interview with journalists. He noted that the political feud has fractured even the Islamic scholarly community, undermining unity and progress in the state.

When asked which of the two political figures he would support, Sheikh Khalil was unequivocal in his response: "Neither of them is worthy of being followed."

The cleric, who contested the 2023 Kano State governorship election under the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, emphasized that Kano urgently needs fresh, unifying leadership to chart a new course for development and stability.

His comments have sparked widespread debate across Kano's political and religious circles, with growing sentiment supporting the call for a new generation of leaders to take the helm in Nigeria's second most populous state.

The criticism comes at a time when political realignments are occurring across Nigeria, with recent reports of defections affecting various political parties, including those associated with both Kwankwaso and Ganduje.

Political analysts suggest Sheikh Khalil's intervention reflects growing public frustration with the personalized nature of Kano politics and signals potential shifts in the state's political landscape ahead of future elections.