In a statement released Sunday by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, the governor explained that the donation—which went viral on social media—was a personal gesture by an individual named Sanin Jaman, who wanted to appreciate Saidu for her online support of the current administration.
“I want to make it categorically clear that the said donation has nothing to do with Governor Ahmed Aliyu. It was purely personal between the two of them – the giver and the beneficiary,” the statement read.
“There are proper and more impactful ways through which support can be provided to benefit residents of the state,” Governor Aliyu said.
