Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has asked Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, to explain alleged misappropriation of N3.4 billion by his emirate.
Okay.ng understands that the governor queried the emir through office of the secretary to the state government (SSG), Usman Alhaji.
The SSG said in the letter that Sanusi is to respond within 48 hours of receiving the letter on Thursday.
The letter read:
“The Kano State Government is in receipt of a Report by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission dated May 31, 2019, as per copy attached herewith, on the on-going investigation by the Commission involving the misappropriation of the total sum of N3.4 Billion Naira by the Kano State Emirate Council under your leadership between the Years 2014 – 2017. Specifically the Report has indicated the aspects of the allegations and recommendations as set out at pages 14 – 16 therein.
“Accordingly, the Commission in its Report under reference, has recommended for your suspension and all other suspects connected with the issue pending the outcome of the case, and in order to allow for unhindered investigative processes.
“In the light of the foregoing, therefore, I am to request you to give satisfactory explanations on the allegations raised within 48 hours of the receipt of this letter to allow Government to take appropriate decision on the issue in earnest. Accept my best regards, please.”
