Kano Gov Abba Yusuf set up panel to investigate Ganduje’s Govt

Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has set up two judicial panels to probe cases of political violence, misappropriation of public assets and missing persons that occurred between 2015 and 2023, during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

In a statement on Thursday by Sanusi Bature, his media aide, Yusuf said the panels said the move is to fulfil the pledge made during his inauguration to prosecute persons involved in misappropriation of public funds.

He also stated that the action was not politically motivated or directed at any individual.
According to him, the political violence is a major setback to democracy worldwide. It leads to loss 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.

“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 2013,” the statement reads.

He said the first judicial commission will be headed by Zuwaira Yusuf, judge of Kano high court, who will probe cases of political violence and missing persons since 2015.

He said Faruk Lawan, a judge in the state, would head the second panel to investigate cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets.

The governor asked the commissions to adhere and remain committed to their oath, adding that members of the panel were thoroughly selected.

“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 added.

Ganduje is the current national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).