The governor condemned the violence and called on youths in the state to avoid being manipulated into such destructive activities
Bella Ifasola
KANO, Nigeria – Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State in north-west Nigeria, has revealed that documents related to alleged corruption charges against former Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his family, and aides were among the items looted by hoodlums during the recent nationwide protests in the state.
Dr Ganduje, who is also the acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is facing multiple charges before the Kano State High Court, according to a statement.
“It is unfortunate that adversaries of Kano State orchestrated vandalism at one of our historic public buildings to obstruct the alleged corruption charges against Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his family, and aides,” said the statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Governor Yusuf made these remarks following an on-the-spot assessment visit to the Kano State High Court, which was severely damaged by thugs during the protests.
The governor noted that the vandalism resulted in significant losses, exceeding N1 billion. The destruction included office equipment, the State Chief Judge’s office, and vehicles, which are critical to the administration of justice.
Governor Yusuf condemned the violence and called on youths in the state to avoid being manipulated into such destructive activities.
Instead, he urged them to focus on skill acquisition for a better future. He assured that the government would continue to work towards ensuring the safety and security of the state’s residents.
Yusuf emphasised the importance of protecting the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and announced that the state government would immediately commence the rehabilitation of the damaged building and enhance security to ensure effective justice delivery.
He therefore commiserated with the state Chief Judge, Dije Abdu Aboki, and the entire Judiciary family over the ugly incident and urged them “to brace up to cover what was lost in the court proceedings for the benefit of the common man.”
He commended the people of the state for their support and cooperation with the present administration in the state and prayed that the gesture would be sustained for the peace, stability, prosperity, and economic development of the state.