The political atmosphere in Kano South has taken a dramatic and heated turn as residents of the senatorial district reportedly rejected Ramadan rice gifts distributed by their representative, Senator Sulaiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila. In a move that has sent ripples through the state’s political landscape, a group of constituents was seen in a viral video returning the food items, accompanied by a chilling message: “We don’t want your rice. We will meet you at the polls.” Reacting swiftly to the development on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Senator Kawu Sumaila dismissed the rejection as “dangerous political blackmail” orchestrated by his enemies. The Senator, who represents the All Progressives Congress (APC) after defecting from the NNPP last year, clarified that his team distributed nearly 15,000 bags of rice across the district, with each Local Government Area (LGA) receiving at least 500 bags. “Someone short-changed them along the line,” the Senator stated. “They chose to go to the press with a view to blackmailing us. It’s all politics… but that won’t deter me from providing welfare to my constituents.” The controversy reportedly centered around Albasu Local Government Area, where a group claimed they were given only five bags of rice to share among the entire community. Feeling insulted by the “paltry” offering, they took the protest public, signaling a shift in voter sentiment ahead of future elections. This incident marks the first major public friction for Senator Kawu since his high-profile move to the APC in May 2025. Post navigation “If you want to do a BBL, do it -Nkechi Blessing Slams Men Daniel Bwala Spills Gist on How Peter Obi Tried to “Recruit” Him in London
