KANO TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER RESIGNS OVER DRUG BARON BAIL CONTROVERSY

Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi, has resigned from his position hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the report of the investigation committee probing his alleged involvement in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. Namadi was accused of bailing the suspected drug baron and receiving a substantial amount of US dollars.

In a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Namadi explained that his decision to resign was made in the overriding public interest and in light of the sensitive nature of the matter. “As a member of an administration that has consistently championed the fight against the sales and consumption of illicit drugs, it behoves me to take this step, painful as it may be,” he said.

The investigation committee found that Namadi acted negligently when he volunteered to stand surety for Danwawu without conducting proper due diligence. Although the committee noted that there was no evidence of any prior acquaintance between Namadi and Danwawu, it pointed out that the commissioner did not exercise adequate caution before deciding to stand surety for a defendant facing serious narcotics charges.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accepted Namadi’s resignation and wished him success in his future endeavors. “The Governor further stressed the need for all political appointees to always reason with caution on sensitive matters and obtain permission from the higher authority anytime they are about to engage themselves on issues of public interest,” the statement added.

Namadi expressed his appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state, reaffirming his dedication to the principles of good governance and responsible leadership. “I must, as a good citizen, strive to protect, preserve, and uphold the trust and vision we have worked so hard to instil in our dear state. I remain loyal to the ideals that brought this administration into office,” he said.

The Governor reiterated his administration’s unwavering stance on justice, discipline, and the fight against drug-related crimes and social vices affecting the youth and the broader society.