Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has stepped down from his position following the submission of an investigative report linking him to the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
Namadi’s resignation was officially announced in a statement released Wednesday by the Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the commissioner said his resignation was in the public interest and necessitated by the sensitive nature of the case.
“As a member of an administration that has consistently fought against the sale and abuse of illicit drugs, it is my duty to take this step however painful,” Namadi said.
“While I continue to maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have worked hard to build.”
He expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and responsible leadership.
“As a loyal citizen, I must do everything possible to protect and uphold the trust and vision that we’ve collectively established for our dear state,” he added.
The statement confirmed that Governor Yusuf had accepted the resignation and wished Namadi success in his future endeavors.
Governor Yusuf also reiterated his administration’s firm stance on justice, accountability, and the fight against drug-related crimes and social vices affecting the youth and wider society.
“The governor emphasized the importance of political appointees acting with caution on sensitive issues and seeking proper clearance from relevant authorities before engaging in matters of public concern,” the statement noted.
This development follows the submission of a report by a fact-finding committee tasked with investigating Namadi’s involvement in securing bail for Danwawu. The report, submitted to the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, concluded that the commissioner acted negligently by standing as surety for the suspected drug trafficker without carrying out due diligence.
The committee, chaired by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussain, confirmed that it conducted a thorough and evidence-based inquiry.
Governor Yusuf had received the report earlier this week and acted swiftly, reinforcing his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on drug crimes and unethical conduct by public officials.
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