Kano State Government has rebuked the actions of some youths during the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, following an incident that drew widespread criticism across the state.

Authorities described the conduct as offensive after a group of youths reportedly displayed undergarments in public during the official engagement.

Governor Abba Yusuf condemned the act and distanced his administration from those involved. He said the behaviour did not represent the values, traditions, or identity of Kano people.

The governor spoke during a special prayer session held at the Government House, where thousands of Qur’anic reciters gathered to pray for peace and stability. The remarks were conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary.

Yusuf described the incident as unacceptable and said it ran contrary to moral and religious teachings upheld in the state. “Our youths should be symbols of hope and development, not tools for mockery or moral decadence,” he said.

He urged political leaders to set better examples and warned against encouraging actions that could erode societal values. “I urge my fellow politicians to lead by example, cease the culture of insults, and focus on the Kano First Agenda rather than inciting our children toward indecency,” he added.

The governor called on those involved to seek forgiveness and apologise to residents for the embarrassment caused. He also cautioned against using young people for political purposes that could harm their future.