BREAKING: Kano Commissioner Resigns After Alleged Involvement in Drug Baron Bail

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

His resignation came just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the report of a fact-finding committee set up to investigate the incident.

Namadi’s decision was conveyed in a statement issued Wednesday by the Director-General, Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

In the statement, Namadi described his resignation as a painful but necessary step taken in the public interest and in light of the sensitive nature of the matter.

“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 also cautioned political appointees to exercise restraint and seek appropriate clearance when handling sensitive matters of public interest.

The resignation follows the submission of the investigative committee’s report on Monday. The committee, chaired by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussain, found that Namadi had acted negligently by standing as surety for Danwawu without conducting proper background checks.

Hussain noted that the inquiry was impartial, thorough, and based on verifiable evidence. The findings concluded that the commissioner’s actions compromised the government’s stance on illicit drug control and public accountability.