DRUG SCANDAL: Commissioner resigns from office over involvement

The Commissioner for Transportation in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has tendered his resignation following allegations regarding his involvement in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.

His resignation was announced mere hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the findings of a fact-finding committee established to investigate the matter.

The decision to resign was communicated through a statement issued on Wednesday by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House.

In the statement, Namadi characterized his resignation as a difficult yet necessary action taken in the interest of public welfare, particularly given the sensitive nature of the situation.

“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,” he stated.

“While I maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have collectively built.”

The outgoing commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve, reaffirming his loyalty to the administration and its vision.

“I must, as a good citizen, strive to protect, preserve, and uphold the trust and vision we have worked so hard to instil in our dear state,” he added.

The statement confirmed that Governor Yusuf had accepted the resignation and wished Namadi success in his future endeavours. The governor, according to the release, reiterated his administration’s firm commitment to justice, discipline, and the fight against drug-related crimes and social vices.

Governor Yusuf has issued a caution to political appointees, urging them to exercise caution and obtain the necessary approvals when addressing sensitive issues of public concern. The resignation follows the submission of a report by the investigative committee on Monday.

This committee, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussain, determined that Namadi had acted with negligence by serving as surety for Danwawu without conducting proper background checks.

Hussain emphasized that the inquiry was conducted with impartiality and rigor, relying on verifiable evidence. The findings affirmed that the commissioner’s actions undermined the government’s position on illicit drug control and public accountability.