Kano Transport Commissioner resigns over bail of alleged drug baron
By Jeffrey Agbo
Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned from office following an investigation into his alleged role in securing the bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
His resignation was announced just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the report of the investigative panel set up to examine the incident.
In a statement on Wednesday signed by the Director General, Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa, Namadi said his resignation was in the public interest and necessary given the sensitive nature of the case.
“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.
“While I maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have collectively built,” the statement partly read.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed his loyalty to the administration’s vision and principles.
“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.”
The governor has reportedly accepted Namadi’s resignation.
“Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has graciously accepted the resignation and wished the former commissioner success in his future endeavours,” the statement read.
It added that the governor reemphasised his administration’s zero tolerance for misconduct and its unwavering commitment to justice and the fight against drug-related crimes.
“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,” it concluded.
The committee investigating the case found that Namadi acted negligently when he volunteered to stand surety for Danwawu without proper due diligence.
The committee, chaired by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussain, submitted its findings on Monday, noting it conducted an impartial and evidence-based inquiry. Governor Yusuf received the report on Tuesday.
