Kano Anti-Corruption Commission reaffirms mandate amid controversy over TikToker’s signboard removal
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has reiterated its statutory mandate to investigate complaints and promote transparency within government institutions across the state.
In a statement released on Sunday, the spokesperson of the Commission, Kabir Abba Kabir, emphasised that the PCACC remains committed to ensuring fairness, accountability, and justice in all administrative processes.
The statement noted that the Commission is empowered by law to receive and investigate complaints about the actions of state government agencies, caution or advise them on improper conduct, and recommend corrective measures when necessary.
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According to the statement, “The Commission is not just an anti-corruption body; it also plays a critical role in resolving grievances related to administrative injustice. Our powers include conducting investigations, summoning witnesses, gathering evidence, and recommending disciplinary or prosecutorial actions where appropriate.”
It further highlighted key sections of the law governing the Commission’s operations, including:
“Section 9: Mandating the Commission to investigate any administrative action by government departments, ministries, or parastatals. Section 15: Empowering the Commission to promote transparency and investigate corruption cases involving any person in the state. And Section 18: Authorising the Commission to recommend appropriate remedies or refer matters to the Attorney General.”
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It added that the Commission operates independently and is not subject to the control or direction of any authority, ensuring impartiality in its investigations.
SolaceBase reports that the statement comes in the wake of public criticism following the Commission’s recent intervention in a case involving popular TikToker Rahama Saidu. Saidu had lodged a complaint after officials of the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) removed her shop’s signboard, which was located along UDB Road in Tarauni Local Government Area.
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The removal was reportedly due to alleged encroachment on public space.
Following her petition, the PCACC summoned key KNUPDA directors for questioning to determine the legality and propriety of the action taken against her business premises.
This development, however, sparked mixed reactions from the public, with some accusing the Commission of overstepping its bounds.
Reacting to the backlash, the statement clarified that the Commission acted within its legal mandate, which includes investigating any administrative action that appears to be contrary to law, arbitrary, or potentially unjust to residents of the state.
It added, “Every complaint brought before the Commission—no matter the status of the complainant—is treated with due diligence, fairness, and within the confines of the law.”
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