Kano gov’s defection splits cupboard as fourth commissioner resigns
The Kano State commissioner for Inside Safety and Particular Providers, Ibrahim Umar, has joined the variety of commissioners who’ve to date relinquished their appointments following the defection of the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress.
The Commissioner disclosed this in a letter of resignation addressed to the chief governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, and launched it to newsmen on Monday night.
Based on him, the choice is predicated on a strained relationship between the Kano state governor and his political mentor, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso.
The letter learn, “I write with profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility to formally tender my resignation from my place because the Commissioner for Inside Safety and Particular Providers, Kano State, with quick impact. I want to categorical my honest appreciation to you, Your Excellency, for the belief and confidence you reposed in me.
“First, by appointing me because the Director Common of the Particular Providers Directorate in June 2023, and subsequently elevating me to the position of Commissioner for Inside Safety and Particular Providers.
“It has been a definite honour and privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of making certain the security and safety of our beloved Kano State underneath your management.
“Nevertheless, following the latest flip of occasions, I consider it’s in the perfect curiosity of the state and the administration that I step other than this position. This resolution, although troublesome, is made after cautious consideration.”
He added, “My service in these roles has been guided by the enduring rules of our chief and mentor, His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Kwankwasiyya Motion, which emphasises justice, self-discipline, and repair to the individuals.
“I’m eternally grateful for the chance to have contributed, nevertheless modestly, to the safety and well-being of our residents. I guarantee you of my continued assist for the federal government and other people of Kano State, in addition to its targets for a protected, stronger, and extra affluent Kano State.
“As soon as once more, I thanks for the invaluable alternative to serve. I pray that Almighty Allah continues to bless you with knowledge, power, and good well being whilst you steer the affairs of our nice state. Could Allah (SWT) bless Kano State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Recall that on Monday, Yusuf formally defected to the ruling APC at a grand ceremony held on the Coronation Corridor, Authorities Home, Kano.
The newest resignation has introduced the variety of commissioners who’ve resigned their appointments to 4 because the present political growth started within the state.
Others are the Commissioner for Humanitarian Providers, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya; the Commissioner of Sports and Youth Growth, Mustapha Rabi’u Kwankwaso, who can be the son of Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso; and Yusuf’ Kofar Mata, who served within the Ministry of Tertiary Schooling in addition to the Ministry of Science, Expertise and Innovation.
In the meantime, the Director Common of the state Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Rabi’u Saminu Danbappa, has additionally resigned his place because the DG of the board.