New Kano Governor, Abba Gida-Gida Begins Demolition of ‘Illegal’ Structures in the state
Abba Kabir Yusuf, also known as Abba Gida-Gida, the new governor of Kano State, has taken action against illegally constructed structures on government property.
A task force assembled by the governor began demolishing buildings at the Kano Race Course (Filin Sukuwa) on Friday night.
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This action follows the stance articulated by Governor Abba Gida-Gida in his inaugural address last week.
He issued a clear directive to the state’s security agencies, instructing them to promptly reclaim all public properties sold during the administration of former Governor Umaru Ganduje.
In response to the issue, Governor Abba Gida-Gida stated, “Today, I am announcing that all of these public properties and assets, which were illegally looted and sold by the Ganduje administration, will be seized by law enforcement agencies. Until the government makes a final decision, the police, DSS, Civil Defence, and Hisbah will lead this effort.
The properties in question include schools, religious and cultural sites, hospitals and clinics, cemeteries, green spaces, and the Kano city wall, among others. Additionally, land and assets belonging to Kano State were illegally transferred to individuals and their associates, both within and outside the state.
To ensure that justice is served, Governor Abba Gida-Gida announced that a Judicial Commission of Inquiry will be established within the next few days. It will investigate and prosecute all perpetrators and those who aided and abetted these illegal activities.
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In a related development, the governor issued an order on Friday halting all land development projects at the Hajj Camp immediately. During his visit to the Kano State Pilgrims Camp, he was appalled by the facility’s condition.
“It is extremely disheartening to observe the deterioration of a structure that was intended to serve as a temporary home for pilgrims from Kano State and beyond. Governor Abba Gida-Gida stated that the previous administration shamefully sold numerous parcels of land to their associates.
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