Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public properties, political violence and missing persons in the last eight years.
Grassroots Parrot reports that Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC was the Kano State Governor within the period under review.
While inaugurating members of the commissions, Governor Yusuf vowed to bring anyone found wanting to book.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, quoted the governor as saying that investigating the misappropriation of the public asset was part of his inaugural pledge.
According to him, the move was “to unravel and prosecute those behind cases of political violence recorded in the state.
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“Political violence is a major setback to democracy worldwide. It leads to loss of lives and property as well as mistrust on the part of the people and those in power”.
“The disturbing cases of Political killings especially in 2023 must not be swept under the carpet; this is to ensure we prevent future occurrences”. He said.
The first Commission under Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, according to the statement, will look into cases of Political violence and missing persons from 2015 to 2023.
“We expect them to unravel the criminal network involved and unmask the sponsors to face justice. Find its root causes and find out where violence is associated with 2015, 2019 and 2013″. He added.
Inaugurating the second Commission of inquiry led by Justice Faruk Lawan, the governor gave the Commission the mandate of inquiry into cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets.
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He charged Justice Lawan and his entire members not to relent at identifying cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets especially by the last administration within and outside the state.
Governor Yusuf, however, emphasized that “this move is neither political nor targeted at any individual but it’s a move with the mandate of the people of Kano”.
He charged the commissions not to compromise their stands but remain faithful to their oath and the people of Kano at large and ensure justice for the state.
According to him, the selection of the members of the two commissions and its leaders was a careful and thorough and he remains confident that they will deliver as expected.
He therefore tasked the duo commissions to complete the assignment within three months.
“We went through your records and we couldn’t find any of you wanting. We believe in you and we expect your full reports in three months’ time”.