By Uzair Adam
Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Ali Namadi, has stepped down from his position following a probe into his alleged involvement in securing bail for a suspected drug dealer, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
The development was made public on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, shortly after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the report of the investigative committee set up to look into the matter.
Namadi said his resignation was in the overriding public interest, considering the sensitivity of the issue and the administration’s strong stance against drug-related crimes.
“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,” he stated, while maintaining his innocence.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed his loyalty to the ideals of transparency and good governance.
The governor has since accepted the resignation, commended the commissioner for his service, and wished him well in his future endeavours.
He also reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for drug-related offences and called on political appointees to exercise caution in matters of public concern.