A combined photo of Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu and Ibrahim Ali Namadi
By Abdullahi Abubakar
The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi has resigned from his position just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the report of the investigative committee probing his involvement in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
Recall that the Department of State Services (DSS) indicted Namadi and revealed how he collected the sum of $30,000 as bribe to stand as surety for a notorious drug trafficker, Suleiman Aminu, popularly known as Danwawu.
According to the SSS report, the commissioner agreed to guarantee bail for Mr Danwawu—a high-profile suspect targeted by the Kano State government’s anti-drug campaign—after receiving the money.
Namadi’s resignation is regarded as a significant step in the administration’s ongoing commitment to integrity, transparency, and public accountability.
In a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Commissioner explained that his decision to resign was made in the overriding public interest and in the light of sensitive nature of the matter.
“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.
”While I maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have collectively built,” he stated.
Namadi expressed his profound appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the opportunity to serve the state, reaffirming his dedication to the principles of good governance and responsible leadership.
“I must, as a good citizen, strive to protect, preserve, and uphold the trust and vision we have worked so hard to instil in our dear state. I remain loyal to the ideals that brought this administration into office,” he added.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has graciously accepted the resignation and wished the former Commissioner success in his future endeavours. He also reiterated his administration’s unwavering stance on justice, discipline, and the fight against drug-related crimes and social vices affecting the youth and the broader society.
The Governor further stressed the need for all political appointees to always reason with caution on sensitive matters and obtain permission from the higher authority anytime they are about to engage themselves on issues of public interest.
