Ibrahim Ali Namadi, commissioner for transportation in Kano, has resigned from his position following the submission of a probe report linking him to the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron.
The development comes hours after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received the findings of a committee investigating Namadi’s role in the release of Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu, who is facing drug-related charges.
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to the governor, said the commissioner stepped down in what he described as the overriding public interest.
“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 was quoted as saying.
“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.”
He thanked Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve and pledged continued loyalty to the administration’s ideals.
Governor Yusuf accepted the resignation and wished the former commissioner well in his future endeavours. He also reaffirmed his government’s zero-tolerance policy on drug-related offences.
The governor advised political appointees to act with restraint and seek clearance on sensitive matters, especially those with implications for public perception.
Umar Farouk Ibrahim, secretary to the state government, had earlier submitted the report of the investigative committee during a meeting at the Government House.
According to the report, Namadi voluntarily applied to stand as surety for the defendant on July 18, 2025, submitting an affidavit confirming his status as a serving commissioner and his willingness to comply with all bail conditions.
The committee found that while the commissioner did not receive any financial or material inducement, and had no prior relationship with the defendant, he acted without sufficient caution, considering the seriousness of the allegations and the state government’s firm stance on drug offences.
There was no evidence he paid the ₦5 million mentioned in the defendant’s affidavit, the report added.
Governor Yusuf commended the committee for its professionalism and said the recommendations would be reviewed and implemented in line with due process.
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Kano transport commissioner resigns over drug baron’s bail controversy
