Ganduje rejects resignation of Chief of Staff, Commissioners

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejected the resignation of three of his political appointees.

Ganduje is said to have directed his Chief of Staff, Ali Haruna Makoda, as well as three commissioners who had tendered their resignations to continue carrying out their duties.

The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, however, said the governor accepted the resignation of seven other commissioners.

Anwar in a statement on Tuesday said the governor approved the resignation of Nasir Gawuna (his deputy), who doubled as Agric Commissioner; Murtala Sule Garo, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs; Ibrahim Abubakar Karaye, Culture & Tourism; Mahmud Muhammad Santsi, Housing & Transport; Muntari Ishaq Yakasai, Special Duties; Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, Rural & Community Development; and Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, Youth & Sports.

“The Governor thanked them for their tremendous contributions towards the development of the state and wishes them well in all future endeavours. In this respect, the Permanent Secretaries of the affected ministries should take charge immediately,” the statement said of the seven commissioners.

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“However, the Chief of Staff and all other Commissioners are directed to continue carrying out their duties in their respective ministries.”

Among the commissioners the Governor directed to return to their duty posts are Alhaji Nura Muhammed Dankade, Sanusi Said Kiru, and Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa, commissioners for Budget & Planning, Education and Health, respectively.

Earlier reported said the governor had also rejected the resignation of the Managing Director of Kano Road and Transport Agency (KAROTA), Baffa Dan Agundi.

In line with section 84 (12) of the amended Electoral Act, political appointees interested in contesting the 2023 elections have been stepping down.

Section 84 (12) says that “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for the nomination of candidates for any election.”