• Ex-official explains decision to quit, maintains innocence

Following the resignation of Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi Dala, over his involvement in the bail process of a suspected drug offender, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued a strong warning to public officials under his administration.
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He emphasised that his government remains steadfast in its commitment to fighting drug abuse, trafficking, and all forms of social vices that threaten the well-being and future of the youth.
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In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor gave the warning during the 30th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held yesterday at the Government House, Kano.
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He used the platform to express his displeasure and urged members of his cabinet to uphold the highest standards of integrity.
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Yusuf noted that the commissioner’s resignation should serve as a wake-up call to every political appointee and civil servant in the state.
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His words: “Let it be clear: we will not tolerate any conduct – official or private – that undermines the values we stand for. Every public official must be vigilant and responsible in their dealings. You are not only representing your office, but the integrity of the entire administration.
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“If anyone among you feels he can no longer uphold the trust bestowed upon him, it is better to voluntarily resign rather than engage in misconduct that could tarnish the image of this administration.”

Namadi resigned his position just hours after the governor received the report of the investigative committee probing his involvement in the controversial bail of the suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
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The development is regarded as a significant step in the administration’s ongoing commitment to integrity, transparency, and public accountability.
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In the government statement, the ex-commissioner explained that his decision to resign was made in the overriding public interest and in the light of the sensitive nature of the matter.
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“As a member of an administration that has consistently championed the fight against the sales and consumption of illicit drugs, it behoves me to take this step – painful as it may be.
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“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 said.