JUST IN: Gov Namadi suspends commissioner over alleged misconduct

Jigawa state governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has approved the suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara as Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Special Duties and member of the State Executive Council pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State Malam Bala Ibrahim and made available to Tribune Online.

The statement stated that “the decision comes in light of recent claims that necessitate a thorough examination to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the State Administration”.

The Secretary to the State Government emphasized the commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance by Governor Malam Umar Namadi.

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Malam Bala Ibrahim maintained that “The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation”.

“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”

Tribune Online reports that the said commissioner was arrested and detained by Hisbah board Kano for allegedly having affairs with a married woman in Kano.

However, the commissioner denied the allegations in a statement he personally signed and made available to  Tribune Online.

The statement reads, “My attention has been drawn to a recent media report alleging that I, Auwal D. Sankara, Commissioner for Special Duties in the Jigawa State Government, have been arrested by the Kano Hisbah Command on charges of having an affair with a married woman”.

“I wish to categorically state that these allegations are entirely false, baseless, and malicious, aimed at tarnishing my reputation”.

The commissioner added that “I urge the general public to disregard this fabricated story, which has been concocted by certain political elements to damage my character and integrity”.

“As a married man, I have the utmost respect for the institution of marriage and would never engage in actions that violate its sanctity. I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that I stand for”, he emphasis.

“I am taking this matter seriously and will pursue legal action against those responsible for spreading this false information and attempting to cause harm to my person.”

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE