The Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has debunked a report attributed to him by a newspaper, which suggested that the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, escalated insecurity in the state.
According Abdulwaheed Adubu, the spokesman of Isah Ashiru, “The Guber candidate described the report as misleading and a misrepresentation of his position, stressing that his comments during a television interview misconstrued and presented in a manner that did not reflect what he actually said.
“The ADC governorship candidate acknowledged that he appeared on Trust TV Politics Today on Monday, 26 October 2026, where he discussed political developments in Kaduna State and addressed other issues of public interest. The statement said.
However, he maintained that the report attributed to him by the newspaper did not accurately reflect his position on the former governor or the security challenges confronting the state.
Ashiru further disclosed that the newspaper was working towards correcting the error, expressing confidence that necessary steps would be taken to ensure that the published report accurately reflected the content and context of the interview.
He emphasised that responsible journalism requires accuracy, fairness and fidelity to the statements made by public figures, particularly when reporting on sensitive issues such as insecurity, which has continued to affect several communities across Kaduna State.
According to him, public discourse on insecurity must be guided by facts, balanced reporting and a genuine commitment to addressing the challenges confronting the people, rather than by inaccurate representations capable of generating unnecessary controversy or creating a false impression of an individual’s position.
Ashiru reiterated his commitment to constructive engagement on issues affecting Kaduna State, particularly security, governance and the welfare of residents.
He maintained that his interventions on matters of public interest are driven by the need to promote accountability, peace, responsible leadership and the collective well-being of the people.
He urged media organisations to ensure that reports of interviews and other public engagements accurately reflect the views expressed by those involved, noting that misleading reports can distort public understanding and undermine constructive democratic discourse.
The ADC candidate reaffirmed his respect for the media and its critical role in promoting accountability, strengthening democracy and keeping citizens informed.
He, however, called on media practitioners to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy and due diligence, especially when reporting politically sensitive issues.
Ashiru expressed confidence that the newspaper’s proposed correction would clarify the matter, address the misrepresentation and prevent further misunderstanding of his position.
Source: Politics Archives – New Telegraph
