Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has stepped down from his position following an investigation into his alleged involvement in securing bail for a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
The resignation was made public through a statement issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
In the statement, Namadi said his decision was motivated by public interest and the sensitive nature of the matter, adding that stepping aside was necessary to avoid further distractions to the administration.
“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,” Namadi said.
The governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, had received the official report of the investigative panel tasked with examining the commissioner’s role in the controversial incident and accepted Namadi’s resignation.
The governor reiterated his administration’s unwavering stance on justice, discipline, and the fight against drug-related crimes and social vices affecting the youth and the broader society.
The controversy surrounding Namadi’s alleged involvement in securing bail for Danwawu had sparked widespread public outrage, with many questioning the commissioner’s actions.
An investigation by the State Security Service (SSS) had reportedly found that Namadi collected a $30,000 bribe from Danwawu in exchange for standing as his surety in court.
