The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Ali Namadi, has stepped down from office following the submission of an investigative committee’s report examining his controversial involvement in the bail of a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
Namadi’s resignation came just hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the findings of the probe, which was initiated after public outcry over the commissioner’s decision to stand as surety for the accused.
In a statement relayed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Namadi cited public interest as his reason for stepping aside.
“As a member of an administration that has consistently championed the fight against the sale and consumption of illicit drugs, it behoves me to take this step, painful as it may be,” Namadi said.
“While I maintain my innocence, I cannot ignore the weight of public perception and the need to protect the values we have collectively built.”
Namadi also expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve and pledged his continued support for the administration’s core values.
“I must, as a good citizen, strive to protect, preserve, and uphold the trust and vision we have worked so hard to instil in our dear state. I remain loyal to the ideals that brought this administration into office,” he added.
Governor Yusuf accepted the resignation and commended Namadi for his decision.
He reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on drug-related crimes and emphasized the importance of discipline and accountability within government ranks.
The governor further urged all political appointees to act responsibly, especially when dealing with sensitive matters, and to seek necessary clearances before engaging in actions of public consequence.
The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, presented the committee’s findings at the Government House. The report was based on material evidence and testimonies from witnesses.
According to the report, Namadi voluntarily applied to stand as surety for Danwawu on July 18, 2025, submitting an affidavit that confirmed his role as a serving commissioner and his readiness to comply with all bail conditions.
The committee concluded:
– Namadi was aware of the gravity and drug-related nature of the charges.
– He knowingly fulfilled the bail requirement that mandated a serving commissioner to act as surety.
– Despite this, he failed to exercise due caution, especially considering the state’s hardline stance on drug trafficking.
– There was no evidence of prior personal ties between Namadi and the defendant.
– No financial or material inducement was discovered in his action.
– The ₦5 million bail figure mentioned in court documents was solely stated in the defendant’s affidavit; Namadi did not make any payment.
Governor Yusuf praised the committee for its objectivity and professionalism, assuring the public that its recommendations would be carefully considered and implemented in line with due process and the public good.
