Nigeria, May 5 -- Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has denied an allegation by his former official that he gives his political godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso, N2 billion monthly from the state's coffers for his political activities.

The former Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Baffa, had alleged that he was removed from office because he rejected the governor's directive to give the money to Mr Kwankwaso to finance his presidential ambition.

Governor Yusuf relieved Mr Baffa of the appointment in a cabinet reshuffle last December, citing health grounds.

Subsequently, Mr Baffa said he had incriminating documents, voice recordings and videos on alleged wrongdoings by Governor Yusuf and his political mentor, Mr Kwankwaso, vowi...