Ganduje, stop interfering in ex-emir’s corruption allegation probe- Centre cautions

Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA), has expressed displeasure over what it termed as an attempt by the Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to interfere in the work of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, on the investigation of the 14th Emir of the State, Malam Muhammadu Sunusi II.

The centre in a statement issued and signed by CAJA officer Maryam Ahmad Abubakar on Wednesday said that Dr Abdullahi Ganduje through his press secretary statement directed the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, to resume investigation of the Emir.

It said this has vindicated the belief of the people that it is the governor that has been influencing the function of the commission, which by its Act, should be independent of any interference.

Solacebase reports that Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating an alleged N2.2bn land scam at Gandu Sarki in the metropolis against the former Emir.

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The statement added that ” At a moment like this, we expect the governor to put genuine efforts in addressing the spread of the Covid-19, cushioning the effect of the current hardship to the vulnerable indigenes, and restoring the economic activities of the state that have been suffering even before the lockdown regime, not just nagging on an issue that continues to bring disunity not only among the people of the state but even among some governors in the country.’’

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It added that this action has become so provocative to the people because even the image of the state and northern elders has been subjected to abuse and attack by the governor adding that the Governor’s unguarded utterances on the Kano elders since the beginning of the issue and his refusal to meet with the Northern Elders Forum, have no doubt, proved that the governor is more interested in witch-hunting the 14^th Fulani emir rather than amicable resolution of the issue.

“For the commission, yes, we may agree and disagree with its modus operandi, but that is purely on principle. Consequently, we will not hesitate to offer advice on how to strengthen its work especially to build on its landmark achievements, including the recent price stability and its doggedness in guaranteeing justice to the weaker ones in the society. But where the commission succumbs to external influence, to work on the governor`s directives, such achievements can easily be washed away,” the statement concluded