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Kano govt sacks commissioner, adviser over death threats to tribunal judges
Kano govt sacks commissioner, adviser over death threats to tribunal judges
Sept 16, 2023 -The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has sacked the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Adamu Kibiya, for issuing death threats to the tribunal judges hearing the governorship election petitions in the state.
Similarly, the governor also sacked the Special Adviser on Youths and Sports, Yusuf Imam, for making unguarded statements against the person of the Vice President, Kashim Shattima.
Recall that during his address to members of the New Nigeria People’s Party on Thursday at a special prayer session, Kibiya stated, “Any judge that allows himself to be used and collect bribes and pass judgment that is not right, we want to tell him he must choose between his life and the bribe money he collected.”
The state commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye announced the sacking of the two government officials while addressing a news conference on Friday night.
“The attention of the Kano State Government has been drawn to videos trending on social media platforms featuring the state Commissioner of Land and Physical Planning, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya making threatening statements on judges of the Tribunal, while that of the Special Adviser on Youth and Sport, Alhaji Yusuf Imam making unguarded and disrespectful statements on His Excellency Alhaji Kashim Shettima GCON, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“While condemning the unfortunate threat to the judges and the disrespect shown to the VP, we wish to make it categorically clear that the views expressed do not represent the official position of the State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
“It is important to emphasise that neither of the two officials has any clearance to speak on behalf of the government and neither of them serves as the official spokesperson of the government,” the commissioner said.
Dantiye said the Kano State Government under the governor, holds the judiciary in very high esteem and expresses a tremendous amount of respect to justices and all judicial officers.
“Besides the good understanding between the government and people of Kano State and Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf deeply respects the person and office of the Vice President, His Excellency Alhaji Kashim Shettima GCON and will not condone any iota of disrespect on the Vice President or any other Nigerian leader.
“For these reasons, the governor of Kano State has relieved the two officials of their appointment with immediate effect: Commissioner of Land and Physical Planning, Alh Adamu A. Kibiya, and the Special Adviser on Youth and Sport, Alh Yusuf Imam.”
Dantiye added, “The Kano State Government has also directed that, henceforth, no official of government should speak on any matter outside the purview of their Ministries, Departments and Agencies without express clearance and permission. Henceforth, unguarded and inflammatory statements will not be condoned.
“The Ministry of Information is directed to ensure that all media outlets in the state especially radio stations are complying with the extant guidelines provided by regulatory agencies.
“While expressing our faith in the judicial process, believing very strongly that justice will prevail at all the levels of judicial processes, the Kano State Government wishes to call on all residents in the state to remain law-abiding and continue to go about their normal businesses without any hindrances.”
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A delegation of ethnic community leaders in Kano State on Friday visited the Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Tukur, to commend the Army’s efforts in maintaining security across the state.
The delegation, led by the Head of the Ethnic Community Leaders, Eze Ndigbo of Kano, Dr. Boniface Ibekwe, included prominent traditional rulers such as the Oba of Yoruba of Kano, Muritala Alimi; Sarkin Northern-Minority, Abubakar Obochi; and Sarki Edo, Kano, Deacon Fred Aigbe.
Dr. Ibekwe expressed gratitude to the officers and soldiers for their dedication to defending the nation’s territorial integrity.
He highlighted the strong collaboration between security agencies and ethnic community leaders as crucial to maintaining peace and stability in the state.
“Kano, often described as a ‘mini Nigeria’ due to its diverse ethnic composition, requires careful handling and collective efforts to sustain harmony,” he said.
The delegation also commended the Brigade’s swift response to recent security threats in Shanono and raised concerns regarding the Sabon-Gari area, presenting video and audio evidence of incidents circulating on social media. Dr. Ibekwe assured the Commander of the continued support of community leaders in promoting peace.
Brig. Tukur welcomed the leaders and reaffirmed their role as key stakeholders in ensuring security.
He emphasized that security was a shared responsibility and urged leaders to sensitize their communities to remain vigilant.
Tukur cautioned against the misuse of social media for spreading disinformation and stressed that sustainable development is essential for lasting peace in Kano State.
He assured leaders of the Army’s readiness to continue supporting collaborative initiatives aimed at maintaining stability.
The Commander urged ethnic leaders to remain security-conscious and provide vital information to assist security agencies in carrying out their duties.
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A philanthropist, and Commissioner for Environment in Katsina, Hamza Sule-Faskari, has distributed Ramadan assistance worth N122 million to thousands of vulnerable persons across the 11 Local Government Areas of Funtua Zone.
The intervention, aimed at easing hardship during the holy month of Ramadan, comprised food items valued at N60 million and cash donations totaling N62 million,
The commissioner, during the event on Sunday in Faskari, said the gesture benefited orphans, widows, internally displaced persons (IDPs), youths, politicians, community development associations, and other less-privileged members of society.
According to him, the food items included 400 bags of rice, 500 bags of millet, and 300 bags of maize, carefully allocated to ensure widespread reach and impact across communities in the zone.
Sule-Faskari, also the Wamban Faskari and Sadaukin Kasar Hausa, said the initiative was part of his sustained commitment to supporting vulnerable groups, particularly during Ramadan, a period that emphasises compassion, charity, and community support.
The commissioner said that the initiative was designed to provide relief and enable about 5,000 beneficiaries to observe the Ramadan fast with dignity.
He urged the residents to use the holy period to strengthen their devotion to Allah through prayers, acts of charity, and peaceful coexistence, while also praying for leaders at all levels to succeed in delivering sustainable development and prosperity.
In his remarks, the state Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Abu-Musawa, described Sule-Faskari as a committed party stalwart who consistently prioritizes the welfare of party members and vulnerable citizens.
According to him, the commissioner’s annual Ramadan interventions and other humanitarian efforts had strengthened unity, loyalty, and grassroots support for the party across the state.
Traditional leaders, Islamic clerics, and community representatives, who spoke at the event commended the commissioner’s generosity, describing it as timely and impactful.
They also urged other political leaders and wealthy individuals to emulate the gesture in supporting vulnerable populations.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Faskari Local Government Area, Surajo Daudawa, announced that the council would pay electricity bills for the residents for one year as part of efforts to cushion the economic burden on households.
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Kano, Former Military Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to put aside their differences and unite in the defence of the nation’s sovereignty, emphasising the need for national solidarity in the face of external threats.
Abubakar expressed deep concern over reported comments by US President Donald Trump, describing the situation as a “grave threat to the country’s hard-won unity.”
Abubakar,, who is currently in London told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in a telephone interview on Tuesday that Trump’s comments could jeopardise Nigeria’s peace.
Abubakar emphasised that unity, wisdom, and diplomacy were essential in navigating this critical moment, adding that division and pride would only exacerbate the situation.
He also called on the United States to support Nigeria in combating insecurity rather than issuing threats.
Abubakar, however, said strategic dialogue was needed to engage Washington and Trump through quiet diplomacy so as to de-escalate the situation and address the underlying issues.
He stressed, “Unity, wisdom, and diplomacy must take precedence over division and pride at this critical moment.”
He urged the US to support Nigeria in combating insecurity rather than issuing threats of an attack on the West African nation.
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