KANO State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi, has resigned from office following the submission of an investigative report on his role in the controversial bail of a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
His resignation came just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the findings of the high-level panel that examined the circumstances surrounding the commissioner’s decision to act as surety for the accused.
In a statement issued on Wednesday night by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Namadi said his decision was made in the overriding public interest, acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter and the potential impact on public perception.
“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.
While I maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have collectively built,” Namadi said.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed his loyalty to the government’s ideals of transparency and responsible governance.
“I remain loyal to the ideals that brought this administration into office and will continue to support its vision for a safer and more accountable Kano,” he added.
Governor Abba Yusuf has accepted the resignation and commended Namadi for showing responsibility in stepping down. He reiterated the administration’s zero-tolerance policy on drug-related offences and its unwavering commitment to discipline, accountability, and justice.
The Governor also used the occasion to urge all political appointees to exercise discretion and seek proper clearance before engaging in any activity that touches on public interest.
