Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday inaugurated two commissions of inquiry into cases of political violence and misappropriation of public assets during the past administration.
The commissions are expected to investigate cases of misappropriation of public property, political violence, and missing persons between the period of 2015 and 2023. They are expected to submit their findings and recommendations within three months.
Inaugurating the two commissions at the Government House, Yusuf urged members of the panels to investigate and unravel those behind cases of political violence to bring them to justice.
The first Commission headed by Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, will look into cases of violence and missing persons between 2015 and 2023 while the second Commission under Justice Faruk Lawan, has the mandate to examine cases of misappropriation of public assets.
The Governor charged the two Justices and their 14 members to identify cases of misappropriation of public properties and assets. He however reminded members of the commissions to justify the confidence reposed in them.
“We went through your records and we couldn’t find any of you wanting. We believe in you and we expect your full reports in 3 months time.”
According to him, “Political violence is a major set back to democracy worldwide. It leads to lost of lives and property as well as mistrust on the part of the people and those in power.
“The disturbing cases of Political killings especially in 2023 must not be swept under the carpet, this is to ensure we prevent future occurrences”.
The investigation into the administration of previous government would look into the allegations of misappropriation of public property against former Governor, Abdullah Umar Ganduje.
The inquiry may equally reopen the case of political violence allegedly orchestrated by Alhasaan Ado Doguwa, member representing Doguwa/Tudun-Wada federal constituency during the last general election.
But the governor during the inauguration of the commissions said the move is neither political nor targeted at any individual.
