- Safiu Kehinde
The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned from his position over alleged involvement in the bail of the suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
This is coming hours after the state governor, Abba Yusuf, received the report of an investigative committee probing bail controversy involving the commissioner.
As contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Wednesday, Namadi cited the overriding public interest and sensitive nature of the matter as reasons for his resignation.
He emphasised his administration’s commitment to fighting illicit drug sales and consumption.
“As a member of an administration that has consistently championed this fight, it behoves me to take this step- painful as it may be.” He said.
The spokesperson said Namadi’s also attributed his decision to resign to public interest, insisting that he was innocent.
He reaffirmed his dedication to good governance and responsible leadership.
Namadi expressed gratitude to Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state.
Dawakin-Tofa said that the governor had accepted the resignation, reiterating his administration’s stance on justice, discipline, and the fight against drug-related crimes.
Yusuf, on his part, stressed the need for political appointees to exercise caution on sensitive matters and obtain permission from higher authorities when engaging on public interest issues.