“Don’t Push Us Into Exposing Why You Were Removed From Office” – Kano Govt. To  Ex-SSG

By Adesina Soyooye

The Kano State Government has warned its former Secretary to the State Government, Baffa Bichi, not to push it into making public why he was removed from office.

The Government was reacting to Bichi’s strong allegations of corruption against it. In a statement, Bichi, who Nigerians were told, left office as the SSG over health-related issues accused the State Government of massive corruption. Comparing the level of alleged corruption during the immediate past APC Government of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje that of the current Administration, Bichi said Ganduje’s Administration was a Saint.

Said Bichi: “All that we alleged Ganduje did wrong during his eight years, this government has done ten times over in just two years.

“We only suspected Ganduje, but for this one, we have evidence. They have committed ten times as much in less than two years.

But in reaction to Bichi’s allegation, the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, dismissed it as politically motivated, unfounded, and an attempt to mislead the public.

He said: “We find his claims not only unfortunate but deeply misleading.

“This administration is committed to transparency, accountability, and service delivery. Comparing it to the previous government is unjust and a disservice to the people of Kano State.

“If he (Bichi)  truly has proof of corruption, we challenge him to present it publicly. Empty accusations will not derail the progress of this administration.”

Trying to clarify, exactly, why Bichi was removed from office, the Commissioner said:

“We deliberately concealed the actual reason for his removal from office and stated it was due to health concerns out of respect for him. But let it be known that his sack wasn’t purely for health reasons.

“Given the nature of his recent outburst, I strongly advise him to seek appropriate medical assistance. His health should be his primary concern now.”