Kano: Drug Supply Contracts Controversy: Gov Yusuf Orders Immediate Probe

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The kano State Government has ordered a thorough investigation into an alleged contract award for the supply of drugs across the 44 Local Councils of the State.

This is even as the State authorities have distanced themselves from the purported drug supply contracts.

A viral video by a popular skit maker sparked wide debates concerning the controversial contract, as well as insinuating under hand dealings.

But  a statement on Sunday, August 18, 2024, jointly issued by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Haliru Dantiye, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s media aide, Sanusi Bature  Dawakin Tofa, stated that the Kano state Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission has been directed to launch a probe to ascertain the status of the said contract.

The Commission’s findings, the statement added, are to be submitted, for further necessary actions.

“Governor Abba  Yusuf of Kano State has denied any knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to the 44 Local Government Councils of the State.

The Governor  directed the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission PCACC to investigate that allegations immediately and report the outcome for further action .” the statement reads.

Governor Yusuf has, however, appealed to the people to exercise patience while awaiting the outcome of the inquest.