The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated two Judicial Commissions of Inquiry (JCI) on cases of misappropriation of public property, political violence and missing persons between 2015 to 2023, the period during which the current National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje served as Governor of the state.
Inaugurating members of the JCI on Thursday, Governor Yusuf vowed to bring anyone found wanting to book adding that it was part of his inaugural pledge to unravel and prosecute those behind cases of political violence recorded in the state before and during the past election.
“Political violence is a major set back to democracy worldwide. It leads to lost of lives and property as well as mistrust on the part of the people and those in power.
“The disturbing cases of political killings especially in 2023 must not be swept under the carpet, this is to ensure we prevent future occurrences.
“Similarly, we have assured the people of the state we shall also revisit the various forms of political violence perpetrated by unscrupulous elements during and after the elections. We will never allow the blood of the innocent citizens of the state to be spilt by heartless people in the name of politics or other forms of hatred” the Governor stated.
The first Commission under Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, will look into cases of political violence and missing persons from 2015-2023. It would be recalled that violence involving the Member House of Representatives from Doguwa/Tudun Wada, Ado Doguwa, that led to the burning down of his house at Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu Estate took place within this period.
“We expect them to unravel the criminal network involved and unmask the sponsors to face justice, find its root causes and find out where violence is associated with 2015, 2019 and 2023 elections” the Governor added.
Inaugurating the second Commission of inquiry under Justice Faruk Lawan, Gov Yusuf gave the Commission the mandate of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets.
He charged Justice Lawan and his entire members not to relent at identifying cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets especially by the last administration within and outside the state.
He however emphasized that, this move is neither political nor targeted at any individual but it’s a move with the mandate of the people of Kano.
He charged the commissions not to compromise their stands but remain faithful to their oath and the people of Kano at large and ensure justice for the state.
Gov Yusuf added that the selection of the members of the two commissions and its leaders was careful and thorough and he remains confident that they will deliver as expected.
“We went through your records and we couldn’t find any of you wanting. We believe in you and we expect your full reports in 3 months time” he stated.
“The Inauguration of these two Commissions of Inquiry today is no doubt in fulfilment of that pledge we made.
“Let me say that after the years of canvassing corruption, misappropriation and embezzlement of public funds and property, the Federal Government with Kano state have volunteered on the 29th of May, 2023 took office with the zeal and pledge to restore good governance, accountability and transparency.
“It is to the administration’s utter dismay that the Kano State master plan has been distorted whereby some allocations and landed developments were made in places of manifest public interest such as schools, cemeteries prayer grounds, mosques, hospitals, heritage sites and historical monuments.
“In line with the administration’s policy to revive the glory of Kano state, and transform the sanctity of the original Kano master plan, this situation must not be allowed to persist.
“It is in this spirit that the government has decided to institute a Judicial Commission of Inquiry for the recovery of misappropriated public property as well as assets of the state” the Governor declared.