The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned his position just hours after Governor Abba Yusuf received the report of the investigative committee probing his involvement in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
This development is regarded as a significant step in the administration’s ongoing commitment to integrity, transparency, and public accountability.
A statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, said the commissioner explained that his decision to resign was made in the overriding public interest and 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.
“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 statement quoted the commissioner to have stated in his resignation letter.
Alhaji Namadi expressed his profound appreciation to Gov. Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state, reaffirming his dedication to the principles of good governance and responsible leadership.
“I must, as a good citizen, strive to protect, preserve, and uphold the trust and vision we have worked so hard to instill in our dear state.
“I remain loyal to the ideals that brought this administration into office,” he added.
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Bature also noted in the statement that Gov. Yusuf has graciously accepted the resignation and wished the former commissioner success in his future endeavours.
The governor also 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.
Gov. Yusuf further stressed the need for all political appointees to always reason with caution on sensitive matters and obtain permission from the higher authority anytime they are about to engage themselves on issues of public interest.Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk, had submitted the report of the investigative committee to the governor.
The committee found out that the commissioner voluntarily submitted an application to serve as surety for the defendant on July 18, 2025, and deposed to an affidavit confirming his position as a serving commissioner and pledged to comply with all bail conditions until the conclusion of the trial.
Although the committee noted that there was no evidence of any prior acquaintance between the commissioner and the defendant, it, however, pointed out that the commissioner did not exercise adequate caution before deciding to stand surety for a defendant who was facing serious narcotics charges.
