Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the immediate suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara as Commissioner of Special Duties and member of the State Executive Council pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah.
Dateline Nigeria reports that the commissioner was allegedly arrested while having an illicit affair with a married woman in an uncompleted building in Kano.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State Malam Bala Ibrahim said 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 SSG emphasized the commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance by Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi.
“The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation,” said the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.
“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”
Meanwhile, Governor Umar A. Namadi has constituted a committee to investigate the allegation against the suspended commissioner. The committee is to be chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.
Oher members of the committee are: Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Commissioner for Basic Education, Hon Lawal Yunusa Danzomo, Special Adviser Security Matters and Principal Private Secretary to the Governor (Secretary)
The committee has two weeks within which to submit its report.
