03/01/2026
Press Release
4th January 2026
NAKSS Reclaims Its Mandate, Rejects Political Hijack, Issues Final Warning
The National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS), National Body, has observed with deep concern recent attempts by a suspended officer to drag the name of the Association into partisan political controversies within Kano State.
The National Senate of NAKSS, acting strictly within its constitutional powers, suspended Comrade Isyaku Ali Kanwa from the office of National President following several petitions, allegations, and breaches of the Association’s constitution. By this action, he ceased to hold or exercise any authority on behalf of NAKSS from the effective date of his suspension.
Despite this clear position, the suspended officer has continued to parade himself as National President and to make public statements falsely associated with the Association. NAKSS views this conduct as a deliberate attempt to hijack the student union structure for personal and political ends.
Let it be stated without ambiguity: NAKSS is not a political organisation and will not be used as a tool for partisan battles. The Association represents all indigenous students of Kano State, regardless of political affiliation or ideology. Individual members are free to hold and express their political views, but no individual—suspended or otherwise—has the right to speak or act politically in the name of NAKSS.
The Association hereby issues a final warning to Comrade Isyaku Ali Kanwa to immediately cease parading himself as President of NAKSS or speaking on behalf of the Association. Failure to comply will compel the Association to invoke all available legal and institutional measures to defend its mandate, name, and constitutional order.
NAKSS remains steadfast in its historic struggle for the welfare, unity, and academic advancement of Kano State students. At this critical time, we call on the Kano State Government to urgently address the disbursement of bursary scholarship,particularly following the recent removal of the 50% registration scholarship for students of state-owned institutions. The economic hardship on students is real, and immediate intervention is required.
NAKSS will continue to stand firm, resist all forms of political hijack, and pursue its mandate in the collective interest of Kano State students.
Signed:
Comrade Mustapha Mustapha Bashir
Public Relations Officer
National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS)
National Body