Kano Transport Commissioner Resigns Amid Drug Bail Controversy

Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi has resigned from his position as Kano State Commissioner for Transportation following controversy over his alleged involvement in securing bail for a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.

Namadi’s resignation came shortly after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the findings of a committee set up to investigate the matter. The development was confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

In his resignation letter, Namadi stated that he stepped down in the public interest and to uphold the values of the administration.

“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,” he said.

Although he maintained his innocence, Namadi acknowledged the importance of public perception and said he would not allow the controversy to undermine the integrity of the government’s mission.

“I believe I did nothing wrong, but I cannot ignore how the public sees the situation. I feel compelled to protect the values we’ve worked so hard to build,” he added.

He thanked Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve and pledged continued support for good governance and ethical leadership.

Governor Yusuf has accepted the resignation and wished the former commissioner success in his future endeavors. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, accountability, and the fight against drug abuse and other societal vices.

The governor urged all political appointees to seek proper guidance and clearance before engaging in sensitive public matters.