The former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Kano State, Engineer Mua’zu Magaji dansarauniya has tendered a public apology to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for defaming his character.
Dansarauniya has been an ardent critic to Governor Ganduje on social media.
Justice Watch News earlier reports that he is standing trial over the alleged offence of defamation of character, intentional insult, injurious falsehood and inciting disturbance.
He was alleged to have posted a picture of Ganduje with a yet to be identified woman in an immoral or extra-marital affair on his Facebook page.
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In a written apology on his Facebook page sighted by Justice Watch News dated 9th June, 2022 Dansarauniya said
“Having offended you publically on my Facebook page, I also deemed it only proper I tender my unreserved apology to you and your family via the same medium.”
“I want to therefore write this message to extend my sincere apology to His Execellency Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and his family for my unfortunate Facebook post in early January, 2022 that may have resulted in unintended hurt to HE and his family’s as well as unintended perception that may have borders on HE reputation and Leadership.” He pleaded
He continued “With out given any excuses, the said posted picture was not originated by me but I was made to understood shortly after i postied it on my Facebook page that my posted comment with the picture may have been misconstrued by many as an intended attempt to spread harm to HE character and morals,”
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“It was therefore immediately taken down from my page after few minutes of my posting as it was never in any way intended to spread or mislead the public on HE character or leadership.”
“I do sincerely apologise for the pain and distress my posting may have unintentionally caused HE Ganduje and his family.” He explained
He further explained that “For the record, I do remain greatful to HE Ganduje for the love and trust he has shown to me as well as the opportunities he has offered me in his administration.”
