Ibrahim Namadi, Kano State’s Commissioner for Transportation, has resigned following his indictment by a probe panel over his role in securing bail for an alleged drug baron.
Namadi’s resignation came just hours after the investigative panel, set up by Governor Abba Yusuf, submitted its report to the governor at the Kano Government House.
The panel found that Ibrahim Namadi stood surety for Sulaiman Danwawu, a suspected drug trafficker, “without due diligence.”
In his resignation letter, Namadi said his decision was in the public interest.
“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,” the letter reads.
“While I maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have collectively built.
“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. I remain loyal to the ideals that brought this administration into office.”
In a statement issued Wednesday, Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin, detailed the findings of the probe panel.
According to the report, Namadi applied to stand surety for Danwawu on July 18, swearing an affidavit that he was a serving commissioner and agreeing to abide by all bail conditions until the end of the trial.
The panel stated that Namadi was “aware that only a serving Commissioner and member of the State Executive Council qualifies to stand surety under the court’s conditions.”
However, it faulted him for failing to exercise proper judgment.
“He did not exercise adequate caution before taking the decision to stand surety for a defendant, Sulaiman Danwawu, facing serious narcotics charges,” the report reads.
“The Committee found that he had both constructive and actual knowledge of the drug-related nature of the charges.
“He was aware that the Kano State Government has a firm stance against drug trafficking, abuse, youth criminality, and related vices.“There was no evidence of any prior acquaintance between the Commissioner and the defendant.
“The Committee found no indication that financial benefit or other incentives influenced the Commissioner’s action.
“The Commissioner did not deposit any sum, including the reported N5,000,000, for the bail. That claim was solely based on the defendant’s affidavit.”
While receiving the report, Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, justice, and discipline in public service.
He also reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to continue its fight against drug-related crimes and social misconduct among Kano’s youth.
