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RE: Kano State At A Crossroads: Setting The Records Straight On Baseless Allegations

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Kano patriotic coalition of 87 civil society organizations have rejected a biased and politically motivated statement by league of CSOs accusing present administration of corruption.

In a statement signed by the convener Hassan Ibrahim Gama and co- convener Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma in behalf of the eighty seven groups on late Monday, the patriotic CSOs advised civil societies operating in Kano to embrace responsible engagements guided by facts and constructive partnership with government rather than partisan-driven activism.

“CSOs, NGOs and CBOs operating in Kano State should utilise available accountability platforms and networks in the state covering various sectors (education, health, environment, budget etc.) to transparently engage state government and it’s institutions”

The statement said “the attention of 87 members of the Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (PCCSOs) in Kano State has been drawn to a press statement issued on August 23, 2025 by a group parading itself as the League of Civil Society Organisations in Kano State, wherein it made sweeping allegations of corruption and mismanagement against the present administration of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Executive Governor of Kano State”

The patriotic CSOs said, they acknowledged that every citizen and civic group has the constitutional right to demand accountability, but, they are deeply concerned that the said statement is not only premature, misleading, and politically motivated, but also a deliberate attempt to discredit the ongoing reforms of the current administration and misinform the good people of Kano State.

“The Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations therefore considers it necessary to set the record straight and defend truth against propaganda.”

OUR POSITION:
1. Allegations Are Not Convictions
The cases referenced in the League’s statement are still under investigation by the EFCC and ICPC. In a democracy governed by the rule of law, no individual can be pronounced guilty through civil society press releases. To do so amounts to media trial, character assassination, and disregard for judicial processes. As patriotic CSOs, we uphold the principle of innocent until proven guilty.

2. A Misleading Narrative
Contrary to the exaggerated picture of “systemic rot” painted by the League, facts on ground show that the present administration has introduced reforms to promote accountability, including:
a)Full compliance with external audits and fiscal reporting.

b)Adoption of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), which has reduced leakages and improved financial discipline.

3) Establishment of procurement monitoring units and anti-corruption desks across MDAs.

These are concrete actions that any fair-minded observer cannot ignore.

The group also expressed concern over Politicization of Civil Society in Kano.

“It is regrettable that the League has abandoned neutrality and chosen to align with partisan interests. True civil society does not serve as a propaganda arm of the political opposition. Reckless and alarmist statements risk scaring away investors, demoralising public servants, and undermining the developmental gains already being achieved in the state”

4. Constructive Engagement, Not Blackmail
Accountability requires sober reflection, evidence-based advocacy, and constructive dialogue with institutions—not media trials or sensational headlines.

The patriotic CSOs said it is evident that, the government of Kano State has consistently maintained an open door policy for engagement with genuine civil society actors, encouraging the League to use these platforms instead of playing to the gallery.

“OUR STAND AS PATRIOTIC CSOs
1. Due Process is Ongoing: The allegations remain under investigation, and it is reckless to hastily pass judgment before any court pronouncement.

2. Zero-Tolerance for Corruption by the Administration: The government has strengthened public procurement, treasury management, and digital payments to reduce malpractices.

3. Isolated Allegations, Not Government Policy: The acts of a few individuals under probe cannot be generalised to indict an entire administration.

4. On Development and Partnerships: Contrary to claims of lost confidence, Kano continues to attract investors and international partners in agriculture, education, and infrastructure.

The 87 groups further explained that, genuine CSOs should pursue fairness, patriotism, and fact-based advocacy rather than unverified claims that weaken democracy.

“CSOs, NGOs and CBOs operating in Kano State should utilise available accountability platforms and networks in the state covering various sectors (education, health, environment, budget etc.) to transparently engage state government and it’s institutions”

The group then called on the good people of Kano State to remain calm, discerning, and not be swayed by desperate attempts to create panic and distrust in governance.

“We urge the anti-graft agencies to continue their constitutional duties without fear or favour, but equally without yielding to media sensationalism or political manipulation”

“We advise civil society platforms in Kano to embrace responsible engagement, guided by facts and constructive partnership with government rather than partisan-driven activism”.

“We reaffirm our support for the government’s reforms and urge all citizens to join hands in preserving peace, stability, and development in Kano State”

It explained that, Kano State is not “at a crossroads” as sensationally claimed, but rather, the state is on a clear path of reform, modernization, and inclusive development under a leadership committed to transparency and accountability. No amount of blackmail or propaganda will derail the vision for a prosperous and united Kano.

“It is important to note that the so-called League of CSOs Coalition has demonstrated an inability to properly coordinate itself. This is evident as two or more individuals have openly issued disclaimers, stating that they were not part of the press release and have dissociated themselves from it.”

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The Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations therefore rejects the biased and politically motivated statement of the League of CSOs and reaffirms its commitment to defending truth, justice, and the collective interest of the people of Kano State”.

Below are the groups that endorsed this position

S/N
Name
Organization

1
Farouk Umar
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE)

2
Peter Hassan Tijani
Network for Empowerment and Development Initiative (NEDIN)

3
Yahaya A. Yahaya
National association of persons with physical disabilities Kano Chapter (NAPWPD)

4
Hassan Ibrahim Gama.
Masses First International Organization -MFI

5
Wali Ado Rano
Voice of the Hopeful Enlightenment and Development Initiative (VOHEDI)

6
Nworisa Michael
Stand For Peace Initiative

7
Dr. Kabir Hamisu Kura.
Community Development Initiative

8
Rakiya Abba Tahula
Interfaith Peace Foundation

9
Dr. Ramatu Garba
Support for Women and Teenage Children (SWATCH)

10
Maimuna Umar Sheriff
Centre for Gender Base Violence Advocacy

11
Ahmad Tijjani
Alkali Ahmad Center For Development

12
Ibrahim Muhammed
Rural – Urban Slums Development Initiative (RUSDI)

13
Abubakar Shariff Jaddah
Society for Women and Child Health Initiative (SWACHI)

14
Saratu I. Maigida
Lifeline Initiative For Widows Empowerment and Economic Development (LIWEED)

15
Ali Suleiman
Friends of the Community Organization (FOCO)

16
Halima Titi Bello
Women Gender Developers (WOGEND)

17
Dr. Yahaya Danjuma
International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS)

18
Safayanu Bichi
Kano Budget Working Group

19
Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Community Rights Initiative of Nigeria (CORIN)

20
Abdulrahman Uba Daushe
Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN)

21
Rakiya Ladi Musa
Ansar Women Development

22
Sabo Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association

23
Sunusi Hashimu
Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment (SOCSEE)

24
Samaila Namadi Ahmad
Yadfulde kiru local government Association and development

25
Asaju KolawoleKola
Kola and Funke Care Foundation

26
Ruth Stephen
Touch and Care Foundation (TOCAF)

27
Bashir A Bashir
Diamond Youth For Community Development

28
Salisu Gambo Ditol
Youth mobilization by media

29
Dr. Auwalu Halilu
Non-formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives ( NDEHI)

30
Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum

31
Ola Taiwo
Mari-Care Foundation for Widows, Single Parents, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Nigeria. (MARI-CARE)

32
Suleiman Idris
Northern Youth Assembly

33
Mohammed Hussaini
Nigerian Democracy Working Group

34
Haj. Aisha Ahmed Abdulkadir (Dangi)
Sustainable Diana mic and Human Development Initiative

35
Gharzali Ibrahim Ungogo
Ummatee Centre for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS) –

36
Rabi Yusuf Gezawa MON
Center For Empowerment Of Older Persons And The Vulnerable (CEOPAV)- Formally know as GADIAC

37
Mustapha Muhammed
Social Awareness and Community Development Initiative (SACDI Nigeria)

38
Prof Muhammad Bello Shitu
Inclusive Community Education and Development Association ( ICEADA)

39
Ismail Kanye
KABO Local Government Development Forum

40
Bello Karaye
Karaye Initiative Forum

41
Sani Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association

42
Hassan Musa Yaro
Cardinal and Development Support Initiative

43
Maimuna Shu’aibu
Muna Helping Hand Foundation

44
Aisha Halliru
Halliru Memorial Youth Development and Empowerment initiative (AYDI)

45
Yusuf Muhammad Anas
Dawaki Youth Network for Better Tomorrow Initiatives

46
Abdurrashid Salisu Baba
Tsakuwa Mu Farka Development Association

47
Umaima Muhammad.
Aminci Multipurpose Development Association.

48
Hassan Jibril
Gano Development Association

49
Nusaibatu Muhammad
Iyayen Giji Development Association.

50
Adamu Balarabe Sarbi
Sarbi Development Association

51
Abdurrazak Ayuba usaini
Minjbir East Community Development Association(Mecda)

52
Zubairu Bala
Kwarkiya Youth Mobilization Forum

53
Ismaila Abdullahi
Gidan Kankara City Community

54
Audu Saidu
Mu Tallafi Juna Kadawa (B) Gwale Local Government

55
Umar Iliyasu Madobi
Madobi Youth Development Forum

56
Nura Lambu
Tofa Youth Development Forum

57
Shehu Isah
Gajida Youth Development Associations

58
Abdulaziz Habibu Bello
Yanoko Youth Development Association

59
Suleiman Lawan
Gulu Community Development Association

60
Ubale Yusuf
Kofar Gabas Development Association

61
Dalhatu Jibrin Dalhatu
Karaye Initiative Forum

62
Abubakar Auwal Ahmad
Diso Self Help Group ( DISHEG) Gwale Local Government

63
Murtala Muhd Rabiu
Hannu Dayawa Youth development Association Bachirawa – Ungogo Local Govt

64
Habibu Barau Ruwantsa
Ruwantsa Youth Development Association, Dambatta

65
Sulaiman Yusuf Maitama
Dambatta Reporters

66
Kabiru Balarabe Dambatta
Dambatta Academic Forum

67
Auwal Idris Dorayi
Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ

68
Garba Lawan
Rano Development Association

69
Adamu Umar
Rano Youth Enlightenment Forum

70
Auwal Ayuba
Toranke Educational care & support Association.

71
Aminu Sa’ad
Consolidated Ajingi Development Association.

72
Saminu Yusha’u Chula
Chula Area Development Association.

73
Abdullahi Madaki
Kunkurawa Youth Development

74
Sunusi Garba Shehu Gajale
Kafin maiyaki Community Development Association (KACODA), Kiru Local Government Area.

75
Ahmad Tahir
Doguwa Tailoring association.

76
Abdulrazaq Ado Zango
Kano Initiatives Of Persons With Special Needs (KIPSN)

77
Dr. Mustapha Mukhatar
Danbatta Development Forum (DDF)

78
Sani Shuaib Rogo
Rogo Concern Citizens

79
Amb. Abbas Abdullahi
Beyond Border Alliance (BBA)

80
Khadija Shehu Muhammed
Save the Future Initiative (SAFI)

81
Abubakar Abdulkadir
One Voice Development Initiative (OVID)

82
Lami Bako Yakasai
Enlightenment And Empowerment Of Northern Women Initiative

83
Solomon Samuel
Mercy Helpline Initiative

84
Barr. Mustapha Idris
Human Right and Community initiative. Contact person

85
Khadija A. Muhammad
Nana Aisha Development Initiative (NADI)

86
Isyaku Ahmad
Voice And Accountability Platform (VAP)

87
Bashir Adamu Jigirya
Participatory Learning and Action for Community Ownership (PLACO)

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Scrap Dealers Begin 15-Day Strike, Blame Chinese, Foreign Firms for Market Crisis

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The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria has commenced a 15-day nationwide warning strike over what it described as the devaluation of its members’ businesses by Chinese and other foreign companies operating in Nigeria.

The association announced the commencement of the strike on Thursday, saying its members were withdrawing their services to draw the attention of the Federal Government and relevant authorities to what it described as unfair practices threatening the survival of the scrap and waste recycling industry.

The Vice President of the association, Aminu Hassan Soja, popularly known as Sarkin Karafan Kasar Hausa, disclosed the decision while addressing journalists in Kano on Thursday.

Hassan said members of the association were losing between ₦2 million and ₦3 million on every truckload of scrap materials as a result of what he alleged were activities of Chinese and other foreign companies in the sector.

According to him, the situation had significantly affected the prices of scrap materials and was making it increasingly difficult for Nigerian-owned businesses to remain viable.

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The association’s vice president further alleged that some foreign operators were involved in practices that were affecting the quality of construction materials produced from recycled metals.

Hassan specifically alleged that 12-millimetre iron rods were being presented or processed as 10-millimetre rods, a development he linked to concerns over the quality of building materials and the reported collapse of buildings in different parts of the country.

He said the alleged practices were taking place despite existing laws and regulations governing the production and marketing of construction materials in Nigeria.

The association’s leader expressed concern that foreign companies were allegedly operating as though there were no effective laws regulating their activities in the country.

Hassan said the decision to embark on the 15-day strike followed efforts by the association to draw the attention of relevant authorities to the challenges facing its members.

He said the association had written to relevant government agencies as well as security agencies to formally notify them of the warning strike and its implications.

According to him, the association has a membership of more than two million people across the country, stressing that its members had complied with the directive to withdraw their services.

Hassan described the association as one of the largest employers of labour in the country outside the agricultural sector, saying the activities of its members contribute significantly to employment and the recycling economy.

He said the strike was therefore intended to compel the authorities to address the concerns raised by the association and protect local operators in the scrap and waste business.

Soja says the association’s leadership had information that some individuals could attempt to act as saboteurs from within the association.

Hassan urged members to remain united and adhere to the directive throughout the 15-day warning strike, while calling on government agencies to intervene in the issues raised by the association.

He said the association remained open to dialogue with the Federal Government and other stakeholders, but insisted that the concerns of its members must be addressed to prevent further losses and protect businesses operating in the sector.

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Kaduna Court Dismisses El-Rufai Trial Judge Recusal Application, Orders Accelerated Hearing

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October 1, 2026

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The Kaduna State High Court has dismissed an application seeking the recusal of Justice Darius Khobo from the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai.

The court, in its ruling last week on the application, held that the applicant had not waived his right to complain of alleged bias by his conduct.

Justice Khobo, however, ruled that the multiple processes filed by the applicant before the Court of Appeal and the Kaduna State High Court constituted an abuse of court processes.

The court also held that the applicant failed to establish a likelihood of bias against him.

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The court formulated three issues for determination in resolving the application.
On whether the applicant had waived his right to complain of bias by his conduct, the court resolved the issue in favour of the applicant, holding that the right had not been waived by mere conduct.

However, in the second issue, whether the applicant had abused the processes of the court, the court ruled in favour of the respondent, finding that the multiple processes filed before the Court of Appeal and the State High Court constituted an abuse of court process.

The third issue, which concerned whether there was a likelihood of bias against the applicant, was also resolved in favour of the respondent, with the court holding that the applicant failed to prove such likelihood.

In its final analysis, the court held that the application for recusal lacked merit and consequently refused and dismissed it.
The court directed that the trial on the substantive charge should continue on a day-to-day basis, as practicable in the circumstances.

It further ordered that the defendant remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, pending the continuation of the trial.

The case was adjourned to October 12 and 13, 2026, for accelerated hearing.

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Chinese, Nigerian workers celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

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Chinese and Nigerian workers at a project site in Nigeria have celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with storytelling, poetry, traditional food and discussions aimed at promoting cultural understanding between the two countries.

The celebration, organised by the project team, brought Chinese and Nigerian colleagues together under the theme of cultural exchange, with participants sharing traditions and beliefs associated with the moon in their respective societies.

The event featured lantern displays, mooncakes, poetry recitals and presentations on the history and customs of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.

Chinese staff introduced their Nigerian colleagues to traditional stories associated with the festival, including the legend of Chang’e flying to the moon and the story of Wu Gang and the cassia tree.

They also explained customs such as moon-gazing, eating mooncakes, displaying lanterns and solving riddles.
A major focus of the presentation was the Chinese cultural understanding of the festival as a time for family reunion.

The Chinese team explained that, even when family members are separated by distance, the full moon provides a symbolic connection as people look at the same moon and share thoughts and blessings with their loved ones.

The Nigerian participants said the emphasis on family togetherness resonated with values deeply rooted in Nigerian communities.

Sharing Nigerian moon traditions

The cultural exchange continued with a session in which Nigerian colleagues shared stories and traditions surrounding the moon in different Nigerian communities.

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Participants spoke about local beliefs linking the moon with harvest, love, time and seasonal changes, while others explained how the moon has traditionally featured in communal gatherings and storytelling.

One of the Nigerian participants observed that full-moon nights in some communities are occasions for gathering, singing, dancing and storytelling, drawing parallels with the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.

The observation attracted laughter and applause from the participants, who noted the similarities between the two cultures despite their geographical distance.

Chinese staff also discussed the place of the moon in Chinese poetry and folk traditions, with participants agreeing that the shared appreciation of the moon provided a common cultural connection.

Poetry brings colleagues together

The celebration also featured a Chinese poetry session during which Nigerian colleagues were introduced to poems by renowned Chinese poets Su Shi and Li Bai.

The participants recited lines from Shui Diao Ge Tou and Jing Ye Si, with Chinese colleagues explaining the meanings of the verses and helping their Nigerian counterparts with pronunciation.

Particular attention was given to the famous sentiment wishing that loved ones would live long enough to share the beauty of the same moon despite being separated by distance.

The participants described the message as a universal expression of love, friendship and longing that transcends cultural boundaries.

Mooncakes symbolise friendship

The celebration ended with the presentation and sharing of mooncakes, a major traditional food associated with the festival.

Chinese staff explained that the round shape of the mooncake symbolises reunion and completeness before inviting their Nigerian colleagues to taste different varieties, including lotus seed, red bean and mixed-nut fillings.

For some of the Nigerian participants, it was their first experience of eating mooncakes.

One participant described the experience as more than tasting a new food, saying the gesture reflected the care and thoughtfulness of the project team.

The organisers said the celebration provided an opportunity for Nigerian colleagues to experience Chinese culture while enabling Chinese staff to learn more about Nigerian traditions.

They said such activities could strengthen mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation between Chinese and Nigerian workers.

The project team said it would continue to use traditional festivals and other cultural activities as platforms for people-to-people exchanges, with the aim of deepening China-Nigeria relations at the community and workplace levels.

The celebration, they added, demonstrated how cultural traditions can provide a bridge between people from different backgrounds and promote greater understanding and cooperation.

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