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EXCLUSIVE: Nine-Year Tight Grip on Leadership at Kano Civil Society Forum Throws Members into Disarray

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The leadership of the Kano Civil Society Forum is now facing the threat of extinction and disintegration, as rebellion brews among its members.

A source well-versed in the situation revealed that for the past nine years, the forum’s executives have been reluctant to hold elections despite numerous pleas from fellow members.

According to the source, the current leadership, led by renowned civil society activist Ibrahim Waiya and his colleagues, has turned the forum into their personal domain, showing a strong desire to maintain control.

When questioned about potential breaches of the forum’s constitution, the source indicated that the current leadership has not allowed members access to the constitution, even if it exists.

The source also expressed uncertainty about the presence of a guiding constitution for the civil society forum, and even if one exists, the leadership seems intent on restricting stakeholders’ access to it.

The source revealed that the forum currently boasts over 140 members who have paid a 5,000 Naira registration fee in anticipation of upcoming elections. However, many members are disillusioned and have begun to leave the forum’s WhatsApp group.

In response, when contacted for his perspective, Ibrahim Waiya, President of the Kano Civil Society Forum, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER that registered members indeed have the right to call for an election, but emphasized that every procedure has a process.

He explained that the election process, which involves revalidating forum membership, began in August 2022 through a committee established by the Board of Trustees (BOT). The committee, headed by Umar Saleh Anka, included members such as Hajiya Rukayya Tofa, Aremu Adeniyi, Hajiya Rakiya Ladi Musa, I. G. Maryam, and Salisu Gambo Deetol, among others.

The committee worked diligently from August 2022 to March 23, 2023. Currently, 140 organizations have successfully paid their 5,000 Naira registration fees, and most have completed the necessary documentation, including form collection, filling, and return, along with the acquisition of membership certificates.

However, it is regrettable that certain members leading the charge for elections have yet to finalize their membership documentation. Additionally, some of these agitators were not even forum members during the membership revalidation period, which spanned from August 15 to March 23, 2023.

Recently, on August 10, 2023, the BOT held a meeting where Forum President Amb. Ibrahim Waiya presented the results of the membership revalidation exercise. Based on these results, the BOT agreed to form an election committee, with the committee members expected to be announced this week. Their role will be to outline the election’s modalities and oversee its execution.

President Waiya emphasized the forum’s commitment to conducting elections. However, he expressed reluctance to entertain the disruptive noise generated by some individuals who are envious of the Forum’s progress and success. He pointed out that some of these detractors lack operational offices and encouraged a firsthand visit to observe their situation.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

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Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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