Kano varsity disowns viral video on Emir Sanusi’s academic performance

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Northwest University Kano (NWUK), has described as false, baseless and misleading the viral video claiming academic deficiency of Kano Emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.

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This is contained in a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Ibrahim, on Tuesday in Kano.

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The statement said the viral video showed the Emir attending a public lecture organised by the International Humanitarian Law Society at the university.

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“Some social media users subsequently attached write-ups claiming that the Emir had a carry-over, and approached the university to clear the alleged academic deficiency.

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“The management categorically distances itself from the said video, write-ups, and the claims contained therein.

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“The claim is entirely false, baseless, misleading, and without an iota of fact whatsoever,” the statement added.

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The university advised members of the university community and the public to disregard the video, write-ups and related claims, because they did not represent its position.

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It further warned against creation, publication or circulation of what it described as false and defamatory content.

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“Anyone found involved in creating or circulating the video or false claims will be reported to the relevant authorities and prosecuted in accordance with applicable laws,” the statement warned.

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The university urged the public to rely on its official communications for accurate and verified information concerning the institution and its activities.

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It would be recalled that the Secretary to the Kano Emirate Council had earlier told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview that the claim was false and unfounded.

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(NAN)

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