The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned from his position just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the report of an investigative committee probing Namadi’s alleged involvement in the bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
According to a statement released by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Wednesday in Kano and reported by Hobnob News, Namadi cited overriding public interest and the sensitive nature of the matter as reasons for stepping down.
“As a member of an administration that has consistently championed the fight against illicit drugs, it behoves me to take this step—painful as it may be,” Namadi stated, reaffirming his commitment to the anti-drug campaign despite insisting on his innocence.
The embattled commissioner reiterated his dedication to good governance and thanked Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state.
In response, Dawakin-Tofa noted that Governor Yusuf accepted the resignation and used the occasion to emphasize his administration’s zero tolerance for indiscipline, injustice, and drug-related crimes.
Governor Yusuf also urged political appointees to act responsibly on public interest matters and to always seek approval from relevant authorities before taking actions that could affect the integrity of the government.
Namadi’s resignation has sent ripples through Kano’s political landscape as the administration doubles down on its anti-drug efforts while maintaining a firm stance on accountability and ethical conduct among its officials.
