The Kwankwasiyya Movement, on Thursday, accused Asari Dokubo of spreading falsehoods against its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing his recent remarks as “reckless and deeply offensive.”

In a press statement issued on Thursday, the movement said Dokubo’s comments were “not only false but a desperate attempt to distort reality, mislead the public, and inject needless division into Nigeria’s already sensitive political climate.”

The group was reacting to claims attributed to Dokubo that Kwankwaso would “sell Muslims for kobo kobo,” a statement it described as “absurd” and insulting to the former Kano State governor’s reputation.

“To allege that Senator Kwankwaso would ‘sell Muslims for kobo kobo’ is as absurd as it is insulting,” the statement read, insisting that the claim is “completely detached from both his record and his lifelong commitment to justice, equity, and the upliftment of all Nigerians.”

The movement further defended Kwankwaso’s political history, saying his journey has been “defined by service, integrity, and a consistent stand against oppression and marginalization.”

It added that leadership should be judged by “verifiable contributions to human development, education, infrastructure, and inclusive governance.”

According to the statement, the attack on Kwankwaso reflects a broader pattern of distraction aimed at shifting attention from pressing national challenges.

“We view these comments as part of a broader pattern of distraction, an attempt to shift focus from the real issues confronting Nigerians: economic hardship, insecurity, and growing inequality,” it said.

The group also took a swipe at Dokubo’s background, suggesting it would not engage in verbal exchanges rooted in abuse.

It stated that it would “not be drawn into the gutter of abuse and propaganda,” especially from individuals “whose history and background speak more of violence, criminality and illegality.”

Despite this, the Kwankwasiyya Movement maintained that it would firmly resist any attempt to malign its leader or “rewrite history through falsehoods,” stressing its commitment to defending Kwankwaso’s image.

The statement, signed by spokesperson Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, called on Nigerians to reject “politics of bitterness and misinformation” and embrace issue-based engagement, adding that “Nigeria belongs to all of us” and requires unity rather than division.