Gov Yusuf Bars 14 Journalists From Covering Events At Kano Govt House

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s government has dismissed 14 press team members assigned to cover the Kano Government House.

Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson for Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf, communicated the development to the affected journalists, saying that they should return to their respective offices and seek replacements from their organizations.

While no explanation was provided for the revocation of their accreditation, Bature’s message, reportedly shared in the Government House crew’s WhatsApp group, encouraged compliance with the directive, which is set to take effect on Tuesday.

“Gentlemen of the press, permit me to use this opportunity to thank all of you for a job well done in the last one year and few months.

“Unfortunately, while I was away to the Republic of Serbia last week, some issues happened, and the leadership need to take a decision at this critical time.

“This is not by any way end of our relationship. We will continue to work as professional colleagues at both official and personal levels. The list of members of the crew is due for replacement from the government. House,” Daily Trust quoted the memo saying.

The list of crew members slated for replacement from Government House includes Aliyu Yusuf, the Director of Public Enlightenment; Sani Suraj Abubakar, the Public Relations Officer; and Adamu Dabo, the Chairman of the crew who represents Government House for Pyramid Radio (FRCN).

Additionally, the list features Naziru Yau from ARTV; Sadiq Sani AA, an ARTV cameraman; Rabiu Sunusi from Triumph; Umar Sheka of Freedom Radio; Jabir Dan’abba from Nasara Radio; Labara Sound, a cameraman from AIT; Nasiru Danhaki of NTA; Abdullahi Sule, the Crew Driver; Murtala Baba Kusa from Express Radio; and Ibrahim Muazzam from Radio Kano.

“The above members of staff are expected to report back to their respective organisations for re-assignment, pls,” Bature added.