Kano Governor receives report on Commissioner’s role in drug suspect’s bail
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially received the report of a panel that investigated the involvement of the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi Dala, in the bail of a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
The governor received the report at the Government House from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, who chaired the committee. The SSG outlined the panel’s key findings, which included the following:
Voluntary Bail Support: The Commissioner voluntarily applied to stand as a surety for the defendant on July 18, 2025, fully aware of the serious drug-related charges.
Affidavit of Means: He confirmed in an affidavit that he was a serving commissioner and agreed to comply with all bail conditions.
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Eligibility and Awareness: The Commissioner was fully aware that only serving members of the State Executive Council were eligible to act as sureties under the court’s guidelines.
Lack of Due Diligence: The report criticised the Commissioner for not exercising proper caution before getting involved in a case with serious narcotics allegations.
Informed Decision: The panel confirmed that the Commissioner had knowledge of the drug charges against the suspect.
Policy Contravention: The action was deemed a violation of the Kano State Government’s strict anti-drug policy.
No Personal Gain Found: No evidence of financial inducement or a prior relationship between the Commissioner and the defendant was found.
No Bail Payment by Commissioner: The reported ₦5 million bail deposit was based on an affidavit from the defendant, with no proof of the Commissioner’s financial involvement.
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Governor Yusuf thanked the committee for its professionalism, stating that the recommendations would be reviewed and acted upon in line with due process.
“Our administration is committed to justice and the fight against social vices that threaten our youth. This report will guide our next steps as we uphold discipline and integrity in public office,” he said.
News Point Nigeria had previously reported that Ali Namadi resigned from his position after the investigative report was submitted. His resignation came just hours after the governor received the findings of the panel.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Namadi explained that his decision was in the “overriding public interest,” acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter.
“As a member of an administration that has consistently championed the fight against the sale and consumption of illicit drugs, it behoves me to take this step, painful as it may be,” Namadi said. “While I maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have collectively built.”
He expressed his gratitude to Governor Yusuf and reaffirmed his loyalty. “I remain loyal to the ideals that brought this administration into office and will continue to support its vision for a safer and more accountable Kano,” he added.
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