Commissioner accused of bailing suspected drug baron resigns
by Ganiyu Mubarak · The Eagle OnlineThe Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned from his position hours after Governor Abba Yusuf received the report of an investigative committee probing his alleged involvement in the bail of the suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
This was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson of Governor Yusuf, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, to newsmen in Kano, the state capital, on Wednesday.
Dawakin-Tofa said Namadi cited the overriding public interest and sensitive nature of the matter as reasons for his resignation.
He emphasised the Yusuf administration’s commitment to fighting illicit drug sales and consumption.
He quoted Namadi as having said: “As a member of an administration that has consistently championed this fight, it behoves me to take this step—painful as it may be.”
The spokesperson said Namadi also attributed his decision to resign to public interest, insisting that he was innocent.
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He reaffirmed his dedication to good governance and responsible leadership.
Namadi expressed gratitude to Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state.
Dawakin-Tofa said that Yusuf had accepted the resignation, reiterating his administration’s stance on justice, discipline, and the fight against drug-related crimes.
Yusuf also stressed the need for political appointees to exercise caution on sensitive matters and obtain permission from higher authorities when engaging on public interest issues.
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