Nigeria, July 31 -- A new political song released on Thursday by popular Hausa singer Dauda Kahutu-better known as Rarara -targeting former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has sparked severe backlash against the singer over its lyrics.

The song, which accuses Mr Pantami of drug use, praises Gombe State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Jamilu Gwamna.

Mr Pantami is the governorship candidate of the Wike-backed People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The track has drawn widespread criticism across social media, with many commentators arguing that the singer misfired.

Rather than damaging Mr Pantami's reputation to benefit the APC candidate as intended, critics say the song has instead generated...