By Atoyebi Nike
The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has officially stepped down from office following an investigation that linked him to the controversial bail of an alleged drug trafficker, Sulaiman Danwawu.
His resignation was announced Wednesday through a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House.
Namadi, in the statement, said his decision was driven by public interest and the need to safeguard the integrity of the administration, especially given the sensitive nature of the allegations.
“As a member of a government that has always prioritized the battle against drug abuse, I find it necessary though painful to tender my resignation,” Namadi stated.
“Though I maintain my innocence, I cannot disregard the weight of public perception and the importance of protecting the values we’ve worked hard to uphold.”
He expressed gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed his loyalty to the administration’s guiding principles of discipline, transparency, and accountability.
“I must, as a responsible citizen, strive to uphold the trust and vision we’ve collectively nurtured in Kano. I remain committed to the ideals that brought this government into power,” Namadi added.
The statement also confirmed that Governor Yusuf has accepted Namadi’s resignation, commending his service and wishing him well in future endeavors.
The governor reiterated his administration’s firm stance on justice, discipline, and the fight against illicit drugs and other societal vices, especially those endangering the youth.
“Political appointees are reminded to exercise caution when dealing with sensitive matters and to always seek higher approval before taking actions of public significance,” the statement emphasized.
Namadi’s resignation follows the submission of a report by a committee tasked with probing his involvement in standing as surety for Sulaiman Danwawu, a suspected drug kingpin.
According to the report submitted on Monday by the committee’s chairman and the Governor’s Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussain, the panel conducted a thorough and impartial investigation. The findings concluded that Namadi acted negligently by standing as a surety without proper background checks on the suspect.
This development adds to the Yusuf administration’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug-related crimes and maintain accountability among its officials.
