Kano asset recovery panel vows to resist primordial interests

Ganduje, wife, others fault arraignment, ex parte motion

KState Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Public Asset Recovery has vowed to remain committed to the principles of fairness and honesty, adding that it will not be swayed by primordial interests of any kind.

However, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress ( APC), Abdullahi Ganduje; his wife, Hafsat and six others have faulted their arraignment while objecting to the ex parte motion to serve them charges through substitute means.

Speaking at the inaugural sitting of the commission, yesterday, chairman of the panel, Hon. Justice Faruk Adamu, cleared the air that activities of the commission would be devoid of any primordial interest or sentiment. Governor Abba Yusuf had, on Thursday April 4, 2024, inaugurated the 12- member panel with the clear mandate to review all sales or allocations of government- owned property within and outside the state between May 29, 2015 and May 29, 2023.

The commission is also entrusted to provide a comprehensive inventory of all such properties, provide estimated market value, and determine individuals or entities responsible for the sales and buyers.

Equally expected, as contained in the commission’s terms of reference, is to determine the role of government Ministries, Departments and Agencies ( MDAS) or individuals in the sales and make appropriate recommendations for the recovery.

Justice Adamu noted that the primary responsibility of the commission was factfinding and recommendations, and not intended to witch- hunt any personality.

He stated: “I assure the government and the good people of Kano that the commission would discharge its assignment diligently and fairly. I wish to emphasise that the commission will remain committed to fairness and honesty and will not be swayed by primordial interests of any kind.”