The money is meant to support the musicians to find accommodations for their families after their houses were destroyed by political thugs.
An letter circulating on the social media indicates that the Katsina State government has approved N80 million to compensate two popular musicians who had their houses attacked and destroyed by political thugs during the just concluded electioneering period.
Mr Adamu, who is from Katsina State but lives in Kano State, was allegedly targeted for his scathing songs against a national leader of the NNPP and its presidential candidate,Vehicles and other belongings of the musician were also vandalised during the attack.
The letter was signed by an official of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Saminu Muhd – K/Soli and addressed to the accountant-general of the state. When reached for comment,, the Director General Media and New Nedia to the governor, Al – Amin Isa, asked for time to investigate the authenticity of the letter.
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