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Kano Assembly :Making A Hero In Muhuyi Magaji

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Muhuyi Magaji

 

 

By Auwalu Abdulqadir

 

As the unfolding Drama between the Kano state House of assembly and the former chairman of Kano state public complaints and Anti-corruption commission continued, the general public has been awash with fallacies since a committee was constituted by the state assembly to investigate the so-called allegations being meted against Barrister Magaji while he was at the office.

 

 

 

 

The nitty-gritty of law-making requires experience devoid of political interference, but the legislature has thrown itself into futility and derails from its main function of making good laws which they were elected to do.

 

 

 

 

Now they have executed the main hatched job which they were scripted to do on behalf of the executive arm of government.

 

.Sometimes I wondered how scriptwriters work hard to film a whole movie into real-life stories to which the Kano legislature did a few months back as if My Boss Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado is their only legislative agenda in the third quarter of the year 2021.

 

From the committee, they set up in a closed-door meeting to suspension, then asking my boss to appear before them and then making the world believe that he falsified medical report, blab la bla.

 

Lawmakers are now making the most populous state in Nigeria a laughing stock in the eyes of the world.

 

The lawmaking body’s probe of Barrister Muhuyi revolves around one thing, that is the issue of posting an accountant to his office which led to suspension, then asking him to appear before them despite his health challenges and now recommending his removal which was the main goal of his detractors and those that don’t want to see the fight against corruption by my boss succeed in Kano.

 

 

 

 

Every individual in and around the world is much aware of a story uncovered by one of the investigative online media in Nigeria, The Daily Nigerian, and others on a plot to remove the most celebrated Anti-graft boss among the 36 states of the Federation.

 

The story on the plan to remove him went viral on the 27th of June 2021, and the Kano state legislature went Gaga the following week through diversionary tactics, and here is where we are that is the 26th of July recommending his final removal as the Anti Graft boss.

 

The reason why I said diversionary tactics was that the story broken on the 27th of June on a plot to remove Muhyi Magaji from his position has now come to reality.

 

They are now telling the public all sorts of stories through misleading information.

 

Now taken us back a little on how the scenario started, on June 27th Daily Nigerian and other online mediums carried the following story exactly as follows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“’ Plot to remove the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, PCAC, Muhuyi Rimingado, has thickened as Governor Abdullahi Ganduje allegedly mounts pressure on the State Assembly to execute the hatchet the job.

 

Informed sources at the Assembly said that the governor wanted the legislators to remove the state anti-corruption commission boss for poke nosing into his family’s affairs.

 

“There is actually a plot, with the governor as arrowhead, to remove Muhuyi. Although the governor did not specifically state Muhuyi’s offense, he just wanted him out of that office.

 

“You know in the governor’s usual antics of pushing the legislature to take the bullet for him. Remember he did the same when he wanted to get rid of his former deputy, Hafiz Abubakar, and former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II,” said a legislator familiar with the plot.

 

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On the possibility of executing the governor’s bidding, the lawmaker said majority members of the Assembly are rubber-stamps.

 

The crisis began early this month when Mr. Rimingado beamed his searchlight into the contracts allegedly awarded to companies linked to the governor’s family.

 

 

 

 

In a letter sighted with reference number PCACC/CM/OFF/VOL.1/071 dated June 10, 2021, and signed by the chairman of the commission, Muhuyi Rimingado, the commission requested the commissioner of the Ministry of Works to provide information relating to the construction of Cancer Center and the supply of diesel by the state government.

 

“In the exercise of its powers under Section 9 and Section 15 of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Law 2008 (as amended), the Commission is currently conducting an investigation which requires you to provide the following details:-

 

“(a) All documents relating to Cancer Centre

 

“(b) All documents pertaining to procurement of Diesel.

 

“(c) Any other information that will aid the Commission’s investigation.”

 

Credible sources told this newspaper that bulk diesel supply in government ministries, departments and agencies is allegedly the exclusive preserve of the first family.

 

It was gathered that the contract for the construction of the Cancer Centre, allegedly believed to be handled by a proxy of the first family, is undergoing a series of variations, which calls for concern of the commission.

 

The contract for the Cancer Centre was initially awarded at the cost of N2.4 billion but currently stands at over N5billion due to a series of variations.

 

It was gathered that there is alleged round-tripping in the diesel supply contracts, such that funds were allegedly released without the supply of the commodity.

 

Mr Rimingado, a lawyer, recently came under fire for his failure to investigate the governor’s corruption, particularly the dollar bribe-taking videos exposed by this newspaper in October 2018.

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Efforts to speak with Mr Rimingado on his removal plan proved abortive as he barred incoming calls into his known telephone number.

 

A spokesman for the governor Abba Anwar did not pick our reporter’s calls, nor respond to a text message seeking the governor’s response on the matter’’

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The following week after 27th June Daily Nigerian and other publications were vindicated when the House suspended my boss from office without giving him a fair hearing.

 

The content of the above story is yet to be answered by the state legislature and July 27 is where we are that is recommending his removal by the assembly based on the following flimsy excuses.

 

If people like Timi the Law are alive and Human Rights lawyer Gani Fawehenmi, they will weep on how the law-making process in Nigeria has been bastardized by no one other than those who are supposed to uphold its sanctity and protect it.

 

Can we say we are in a paramilitary era where trump up charges are instituted on military officers by their military superiors just to get rid of certain individuals they are not pleased with by making them heroes of their own time?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now people and expert jurists should look at this and see how the state assembly executed what it was set to do.

 

The report on that made Headlines on the removal of my boss goes as follows.

 

 

“ Kano State House of Assembly has today in its plenary session received a report of the House Adhoc Committee on the investigation of a petition received by the House from the office of the Accountant General of the State against Muhuyi Magaji esq.

 

 

 

 

The Adhoc Committee Chairman  Umar Musa Gama presented the report before the Honourable House where the House deliberated and agreed on the recommendation of the Committee.

 

 

 

 

Among the recommendation as Stated by the Majority Leader  Labaran Abdul Madari in a chat with journalists after the sitting includes;

 

 

 

 

That the House should recommend the immediate removal of Muhuyi Magaji esq by the State Government as the suspended Chairman of the Public Complain and Anti Corruption Commission as provided by Section 6 of the Anti Corruption Law 2010 as amended which provides that,

 

“The Chairman or any other member  of the Commission appointed under this Law may at any time be removed from office by the Governor acting upon a resolution supported by simple majority of the members of the State House of  Assembly, praying that he be removed from office for inability to discharge effectively the functions of his office or for any other reason.”

 

 

 

 

The Committee further recommends the arrest, investigation, and prosecution of Muhuyi Magaji esq for the offenses of forgery and presenting false information to public office under sections 262,363,364 and 161 of the penal code of Kano State as amended.

 

 

 

 

Similarly, the Committee recommends that the said Accountant staff on grade level 04 should be dealt with in accordance with Kano State Civil Service rules whereas the rejected Chief Accountant by the suspended Chairman should be directed to take over the affairs of the Account Department of the Commission.

 

 

 

 

Later the House set up an Adhoc Committee under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Speaker  Zubairu Hamza Masu to investigate the financial dealings of the Commission from 2015 to date and to submit a report within three months.

 

 

 

 

As at today, the House of Assembly has not received a court order on this matter.

 

 

 

 

The above-itemized issues have shown how the house is making a mockery of the law, first by including an item that has never been a subject of their investigation, that is the so-called forgery they said he has committed when they made it mandatory that he must appear before them.

 

 

 

 

Now since chief executives are making a faux pass in dealing with the judiciary, the legislative arm of government has now followed suit, that is ignoring court orders, the court order was given three days to their sitting and despite the reportage by the press, in their resolution recommending his removal from the office they said they have not received any court order, lawmakers are now ignoring the law which is a pity for the growth and sustenance of democracy.

 

As the legislative arm of government is independent, one asks why will they not allow government agencies that are independent to discharge their responsibilities.

 

The reason why the PCACC has had many breakthroughs under the chairmanship of my boss was that he did his best to ensure that its independent and in the course of doing that the legislature was teleguided to use that in removing Barrister Muhuyi Magaji.

 

 

 

 

In order to justify their flimsy excuse in suspending and recommending the sack of Barrister Muhuyi, just because he wanted to assert the independence of the commission they cited the that he rejected an accountant sent to his office, an independent body acts independently and no one should raise an eyebrow.

 

With the unfolding scenario, the Kano state house of assembly has made a hero in Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado one of the celebrated Anti-corruption Czar.

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From the diversionary tactics of the legislature and to sweep things under the carpet during Barrister Muhyi’s Melodrama scripted by the lawmakers they once claim to have constituted another committee to investigate the finances of the commission,but nothing was heard from a mere mention.

 

Another gullibility they played with the people of Kano and other Nigerians was that since there was already a conspiracy to deal with him they went ahead to flout a court order restraining them from investigating him by a court of competent jurisdiction which made people to smell a rat in the pot of chickens,at the end, they have shown that they are their own judges.

Now they have made people to believe that Muhuyi Magaji’s fight against corruption is a nuisance to them and their pay masters.

The media is much aware how a committee was set up to scrutinize the finances of the commission and then later shifted the issue to the allegation of forgery and all was done without giving the accused a fair hearing.

The issue of forgery need to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt before condemning the person of Muhyi Magaji and in all the accusations he has never been allowed to prove his innocence what a pity

 

 

 

Auwalu Abdulqadir is the personal assistant to Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado

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Kano Gov’s Defection : As Gov Radda Concretizes Synergy With Kano

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By Abba Anwar

Immediately after his official decamping to All Progressives Congress (APC), the Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Katsina state Dr Umar Dikko Radda, described the move as “… strategic for regional unity, stability and development.”

In a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chairman of the North West Governors’ Forum, Radda, after congratulating Kano governor for the move, he signaled his intention of working in good synergy with his Kano counterpart for finding lasting solutions to insecurity, political instability and other vices.

He was instructive when he said, according to the statement, “The decision of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to join the APC is a demonstration of responsible leadership and a strategic step towards deepening cooperation with the Federal Government and advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the benefit of Kano State and the entire North West.”

The statement clearly indicates maturity in governor Radda’s statesmanship position across the zone, his readiness to work tirelessly with governor Yusuf in repositioning and revitalizing the zone for better tomorrow. In areas like sustainable development, enhanced security, fight against youth restiveness and drug abuse.

In his commendation of the Kano state governor, he acknowledged that, “Leadership demands the courage to take decisions in the long-term interest of the people. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has demonstrated this by placing peace, stability and progress above all other considerations.”

In my estimation and understanding, the way Kano APC received the hitherto New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) governor into its fold, with all sense of dignity, humility and magnanimity, was what moved other APC North West Governors to collectively congratulate him through the able leadership of the governor of Katsina state.

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The statement disclosed that, “On behalf of the North West Governors’ Forum, Governor Radda congratulated Governor Yusuf and assured him of the full support and cooperation of his colleagues across the region and the country, while wishing him wisdom, strength and success in his leadership.”

All who is who in Kano APC was very much around and received the governor with all open hearts. To the extent that, he was assured by the APC leader in Kano, then, former governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, that, all paths were set for the new entrant, governor Yusuf, to seek for re-election come 2027.

The same assurance was given by the Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau I Jibrin, CFR, that, he jettisoned his ambition and gave way for the incumbent to contest for a second tenure, 2027. Many good wishes and encouragements were transparently stared at the good face of the governor.

Observing how comfortable the Kano state governor was, during the grand event for his decamping, that took place at Government House, Kano, governor Radda believes further that, another good partner for meaningful development is now on board. Hence the unwavering support from other North West governors to governor Yusuf.

Radda’s glaring happiness and show of commitment towards the development of Kano, was what prompted him to acknowledge and accept new political alignment and realignment with Kanawan Dabo at the peak of political cohesion, as governor Yusuf cross-carpeted.

In the referenced press statement, the Katsina state governor hinted that with Yusuf’s exit from NNPP to APC, the synergy between Kano and federal government, which he termed as political realignment would enhance the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda in critical areas such as security cooperation, agricultural transformation, industrialisation and youth empowerment.

With this, we have nothing to add, as encomium to the people’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who has energetic state governors under the platform of his party, the APC. Such as Governor Radda, who leads North West Governors’ Forum.

In another way round, Katsina state governor, is very instructive to some basic advances that, Kano state under APC, would receive critical attention from the federal government. This, I observed severally.

This could also mean, Radda’s attention and unwavering commitment for development, are focused on Kano, with the entrance of Yusuf into APC’s fold. This means a lot as build – up to APC’s victory come 2027. It also means his un-arguable commitment to regional cohesion and cooperation.

To fully appreciate and strengthen the courage of other elected officials from Kano, who also decamped to the ruling APC, in the press release, the leader of North West Governors’ Forum, “… welcomes the decision of members of the Kano State Executive Council, the State House of Assembly, National Assembly members and local government Chairmen to also join the APC, describing it as a strong signal of political stability, unity of purpose and shared commitment to development in the state.”

Anwar writes from Kano
Wednesday, 28th January, 2026

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Political Juggernaut And Stabilizer Of Reckon

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Dan Sa’idu Mamman Gaya

The ongoing political shake-up navigating the Kano’s political atmosphere will ultimately lead to alignment and realignment of political forces. Positions, both elective and appointive will be adjusted to align with the new coalition. This is with a view to striking balance, provide the necessary shocks to accommodate members of the ruling Al Progressives Congress (APC).
Since the news of resignation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) broke, the political atmosphere in Kano state has been tensed and filled with high degree of uncertainty which has led to the sharp division of the Kwankwasiyya movement into those in favour of the impending defection of the Governor to All Progressives Congress (APC), led by key confidants of the Governor and those oppose to the move led by the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
Naturally, when there is such a political development, positions are likely to be affected and realigned to suit the desired political stability and balance. In the instant case of the defection of Governor Yusuf from NNPP to the APC, which triggered division among the Kwankwasiyya adherents, there are indications that the office of the Deputy Governor might ultimately become vacant owing to the adamant posture of the current occupier of the office, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam who apparently pitch tent with those that are opposed to the defection of the Governor. The likely thing to happen with the eventual vacation of the office by the Deputy Governor either voluntarily or to be consumed by the consequential political adjustment, the realignment will create a vacant deputy governor’s position.
The governor’s defection may lead to the impeachment of the deputy governor at worst, or he might decide to follow the path of honour by resigning the position.

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In the event of the eventual Deputy Governor’s exit, the task of replacement becomes a priority and a matter of serious consideration for political stability and balance of power in the state. In this regard, the process of choosing a new Deputy Governor must be matched with the necessary tact and strategy and forward thinking. Already, there are schemings and discreet moves by interested individuals and groups that are promoting certain individuals to replace the Deputy Governor in his eventual exit as the number two citizen of the state.
Among the frontrunners for the replacement of the Deputy Governor is a former Commissioner for Local Government, Honourable Murtala Sule Garo whose choice is seen as most strategic, suitable, appropriate, right and apt for stability and balance of the Abba Kabir Yusuf government and political structure. Those who favour Honourable Murtala Sule Garo to emerge as the next Deputy Governor hinged their argument on some sterling qualities of Honourable Garo among which include his strong political structure that cuts across the entire length and breadth of Kano State. Loyalty and commitment as displayed in his previous assignments both as Local Government Chairman and later Commissioner for Local Government has made him the best option so far. Honourable Garo’s political influence came to the fore when he aspired for Kano Governorship in 2023 where his political strength, doggedness, dexterity and spread made him to secure the Deputy Governorship ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) after the party primaries, owing to the fact that he was a force to reckon with since APC was deeply committed and determined to win the governorship election.
Those behind the moves for the emergence of Honourable Sule Garo as the next Deputy Governor are of the view that fairness, justice and equity are essential components of democracy hence maintaining the Deputy Governorship seat in Kano North Senatorial district where Honourable Garo hails from will solidify the support base of the APC and by extension that of the Governor. This is even more so, as the zone has always been a stronghold of the APC. The APC has maintained control of the Kano north senatorial district even in the face of the NNPP’s 2023 winning streak that swept across the entire Kano’s political landscape. Unarguably, Honourable Garo’s unmatched influence and strong political grip in the Kano North remains the secret of the continuous relevance and dominance of the APC in the zone, hence his choice as the next Deputy Governor will ultimately solidify APC in the zone and better prepare Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a smooth return to Government House come 2027. A word is enough for the wise.

Mamman contributes this piece from Kaduna.

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Why Garo Deserves Deputy Governor Position Under Kano’s New Political Equation

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By Najeebullah Ibrahim Soron Dinki

As Kano State witnesses renewed political realignment and coalition-building, attention is increasingly shifting from slogans to substance.
At the heart of this transition lies a crucial question; as the current Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo who stick to NNPP bow out, while the Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf defect to APC. What is it likely to happen to the vacant deputy governor’s position when he finally vacate the seat? Who among the political figures will Governor Abba choose to replace him and equally fly the ticket with him in his second term bid?
A politician that can fit in and eventually complement the governor, must be a person with credibility, balance, and grassroots strength. He must be the best bet for this position. In this unfolding conversation, Murtala Sule Garo emerges as a compelling and strategic choice for the Deputy Governor position.

Kano politics has always been decided from the bottom up. Elections are however not won in conference rooms alone but at polling units, wards, and local government areas. This reality places a premium on leaders with authentic grassroots connections—leaders who understand the language, needs, and aspirations of ordinary people. Garo’s political journey reflects precisely this grounding.

Unlike many whose influence is limited to elite circles, Murtala Sule Garo’s relevance has been forged through sustained engagement with grassroots structures. His political capital is built on trust, loyalty, and accessibility. These are not abstract virtues; they translate directly into mobilization, trust, and electoral resilience—assets any serious coalition must prioritize.

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Beyond grassroots appeal, Garo brings valuable experience in public service and political administration. The office of Deputy Governor demands more than ceremonial presence. It requires a steady hand capable of managing sensitive political relationships, coordinating government priorities, and serving as a reliable bridge between leadership and the people. Garo’s background positions him to perform this role with competence and restraint.

Coalition politics, by nature, thrives on inclusion and unity. Kano’s emerging coalition must accommodate diverse interests, heal divisions, and project stability. Garo’s ability to maintain cordial relationships across political lines marks him out as a consensus builder, not a polarizing figure. In a state as politically vibrant as Kano, this quality is indispensable.

Electorally, the value of a deputy governorship candidate lies in added strength, not symbolic balance alone. Garo’s extensive grassroots networks, youth engagement, and familiarity with local political dynamics give the coalition an edge where it matters most—on election day.

In the final analysis, the Deputy Governor’s slot should reinforce credibility, expand reach, and stabilize governance. Murtala Sule Garo represents a blend of grassroots legitimacy, political maturity, and unifying potential. For a coalition seeking victory and effective governance in Kano State, his candidacy deserves serious consideration.

As Kano stands at the threshold of a new political chapter, choices made today will shape governance tomorrow. Selecting leaders rooted in the people remains the surest path forward. In this regard, the cap fits Hon. Murtala Sule Garo.

Najibullah Wrote from Kaduna

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