Kano Lawyer Alleges Kwankwaso Received Over N3bn from Kano Coffers in Seven Months
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — A private Lawyer, and former
Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has alleged that former Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, received more than N3 billion from the state’s treasury under the administration of his estranged political son Abba Kabir Yusuf
within seven-month period.
Speaking in a video that is trending on social media whose authenticity was confirmed newsmen by Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado claimed that the payments were made between December 2023 and June 2024.
According to him the payment were made in respect of various purposes, including housing, office construction, vehicles, medical expenses and holidays.
The former anti-corruption Czar said Kwankwaso allegedly received N1 billion and an additional N50,000 in December 2023 for the construction of a house.
He further claimed that another N525 million was released for the construction of an office during the same period.
“Malam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso collected N1 billion and N50,000 to build his house. In the same December, he collected N525 million for the construction of his office,” Muhuyi alleged.
The former anti-corruption chief further claimed that Kwankwaso received N1.24 billion and an additional N400,000 for the purchase of official vehicles.
He also alleged that N100.8 million was paid for medical treatment, while N510.213 million was released for holidays.
“On June 2024, Kwankwaso collected N100.8 million for medication and another N510.213 million for holidays. These are public funds and the records are there,” he said.
Muhuyi, who suggested that he possesses additional information regarding the alleged transactions, maintained that the payments were made without due process. He said more details would emerge in the coming days.
“There is more to be revealed. What I have said is only part of what happened. The people of Kano deserve to know how their resources were spent,” he stated.
The former commission chairman also challenged Kwankwaso to seek legal action against him if the allegations were untrue.
“I challenge Kwankwaso to take me to court if what I have said is false. Let him seek legal redress if he believes these allegations are not true,” Muhuyi said.
Efforts to obtain a response from Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso or his associates were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
