Kano State, one of Nigeria’s political powerhouses, is now at the center of a corruption storm. Investigations have uncovered two major fraud cases totaling ₦7.5 billion—money that should have funded development but allegedly ended up in the wrong hands.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
At the heart of the scandal is the alleged diversion of ₦6.5 billion by the Director General of Protocol to the state governor, alongside another ₦1 billion fraud linked to the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC).
But the real question is not just how the money was stolen—it’s who is protecting the thieves?
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The ₦6.5 Billion Diversion
According to reports, the DG of Protocol—someone entrusted with handling sensitive government affairs—allegedly orchestrated the diversion of ₦6.5 billion in state funds. Instead of channeling resources into infrastructure, education, or health, the funds were allegedly funneled through shady transactions and ghost accounts.
Kano citizens, already struggling with rising unemployment and collapsing public services, are asking: How could such a massive diversion happen without the governor’s knowledge?
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The ₦1 Billion Electoral Commission Fraud
If the ₦6.5 billion case wasn’t bad enough, another scandal involving ₦1 billion meant for the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has surfaced. The money, earmarked for electoral processes and democratic strengthening, allegedly disappeared into private pockets.
In a state where election credibility is already fragile, this theft cuts deep—it undermines not just governance but democracy itself.
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Who Is Protecting the Culprits?
Despite the revelations, there has been little visible action against the accused. Nigerians are left to wonder:
Why hasn’t the EFCC or ICPC made high-profile arrests?
Is political influence shielding the accused from prosecution?
Is Kano’s political class protecting its own to avoid embarrassment?
The silence from both state and federal authorities is deafening.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
