Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned a modern Quick Response Squad for the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reiterating his administration’s determination to reduce drug abuse in the state to the barest minimum.

This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor

​Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts, noting that drug abuse in Kano State has significantly reduced. He praised the chairman and members of the Task Force for their unwavering commitment to achieving the agency’s mission and vision.

​”I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the Governor declared.

​He further highlighted that individuals apprehended will undergo skill acquisition and apprenticeship programs designed to keep them meaningfully engaged and prevent a relapse into drug use or illicit activities.

​Governor Yusuf, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore, along with other top government officials, was taken on a guided tour of the newly commissioned facility.

Expressing delight at the rapid progress made, the Governor commended the Task Force for its impressive achievements within a short period.

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RE: Kano Governor’s Call For CP Transfer

From Dantani Balarabe

The Daily Nigerian’s story alleging that the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has petitioned to the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, seeking for the removal of Commissioner of Police, Kano Command, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, is not new to Daily Nigerian newspaper.

The story published Wednesday November 4, 2026, captioned “EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Yusuf seeks posting of ‘loyal CP’, 18 DPOs to Kano ahead of 2027 election” reveals that it was as a result of disagreement over DPO transfers. That CP Bakori replaced several DPOs with senior officers based on rank and experience.

Explaining further that IGP Disu, had previously transferred 18 DPOs out of Kano to Yobe, Gombe, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina. Alleges that, Governor wants the posted DPOs back to Kano with specific Divisional Offices identified. As if Governor Yusuf is IGP and Police Service Commission put together.

The paper alleges that the Governor wants a “loyal CP.” Adding that Governor Yusuf has reportedly sought the redeployment of CP Bakori and nominated (?) newly promoted CP Mohammed Yusuf Adamu to replace Bakori. The move that was seen as an apparent attempt to gain “control” of the Command ahead of the 2027 election.

One important thing I want remind people is the fact that, transfer, redeployment, posting as well as promotion of Police officers is the sole responsibility of the Police authorities. And Police Service Commission. So accusing Governor of any sort of influence in purely Police affairs, is, the least, ignorance of normal procedures.

Looking at the provisions of Section 215(1)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, empowers the Commission to appoint Commissioners of Police for each state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

The story is a recurring pattern of Daily Nigerian in Kano politics. Every time an election is conducted or concludes, a story appears that the Governor wants the Commissioner of Police removed. Just a planted content to pressure the Inspector General of Police.

During Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s tenure in 2019 there was similar issue. It happened after the March 9, 2019 governorship election was declared inconclusive, PDP’s Abba Kabir Yusuf was leading with 1,020,465 votes against Ganduje’s 987,459 votes. On March 12, 2019, Daily Nigerian reported that, “Ganduje in Abuja, seeks removal of Kano CP” – CP Mohammed Wakili.

At that time Daily Nigerian said Ganduje travelled to Abuja with Speaker Kabiru Rurum, APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas and strategist Nasiru Aliko-Koki to lobby APC National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, Bola Tinubu and Presidency officials to remove Wakili.

There was 2023 Pre-Election crisis from February to March 2023. When there was serious disagreement between Ganduje and the then opposition New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Many arguments were advanced xo concerning petition against CP to IGP. Being the most complex there was redeployment 3 CPs in 3 weeks.

First, on February 19 to 20, 2023, there was unofficial and unconfirmed allegation that NNPP caused the removal of CP Mamman Dauda. NNPP, then opposition led by Kwankwaso and Abba, accused CP Mamman Dauda of working with Ganduje to arrest over 100 NNPP members.

When Dr Baffa Bichi threatened mass protest in all 44 LGAs and withdrawal from Peace Accord. The result was that IGP Alkali Baba immediately transferred Dauda to Plateau and posted CP Mohammed Yakubu to Kano. He also posted CP Ita Uko-Udom to Kano Central.

Second, on March 6, 2023, Ganduje’s former CSO was posted. IGP posted CP Balarabe Sule, Ganduje’s former Chief Security Officer and former DCP Operations in Kano, to Kano to replace Yakubu. NNPP protested that Sule, ACP Abubakar Shika and ACP Adamu Babayo were partisan officers used to repress opposition. The result was that on March 8, 2023, IGP reversed Sule’s posting after protests and posted CP Faleye Olaleye from Ebonyi instead.

Third, on March 14, 2023, Faleye was cancelled too. IGP cancelled Faleye Olaleye and posted CP Ahmed Kontagora to lead Kano during Governorship election.

What has now become obvious and new normal whenever election draws nearer, is the fact that similar stories on election version is being recycled from 2019 and 2023 templates. The same template is at play now, by the familiar Daily Nigerian.

So blaming the Governor through an already recycled pattern of story template is nothing to take serious or worry about. I thank the image maker of the Governor, Malam Mustapha for informing the media that he knows nothing about this allegation. Meaning, the allegation is just treated like trash by Governor’s media manager, his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha. An excellent approach.

Balarabe resides in Kano
05/11/2026

Kano Assembly, Ministry For Local Government Concludes Retreat For 484 Councillors In Kaduna

As the joint retreat organized by the Kano State House of Assembly and the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs entered its final day in Kaduna, resource persons continued to deliver insightful presentations.

Malam Alfa Abdullah, a former Clerk of the House and Special Adviser to the Speaker on Legislative Matters, delivered a detailed paper on _”Budgeting and Fiscal Responsibility in the Administration of Local Government in Kano State.”_

Similarly, Aminu Zubairu Abubakar, Deputy Clerk of the House, presented a paper titled _”Effective Presentation Between Councillors and Members of the State Assembly.”_

Barrister Marmara also presented a paper on _”Accountability in Public Service,”_ where he discussed the rudiments of accountability and transparency.

However,Alhaji Lawan Badamasi, a former Clerk of the House and former Commissioner, KANSIEC, highlighted lessons learnt from previous workshops.

In his closing remarks, the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Aliyu Muhammad Bebeji, expressed appreciation to Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his support, cooperation and for providing a conducive environment for the successful conduct of the retreat. He prayed for God’s reward for the Governor.

He also commended the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, for his doggedness and commitment in ensuring the retreat was held, noting that without Falgore, the retreat would not have been possible.

Hon. Aliyu Muhammad further conveyed the appreciation of the Assembly to the Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Muhammad Tajo Othman, who was represented by the Director of Administration, Alh. Sani Alhassan, for working together with the Assembly to ensure the successful conduct of the retreat.

Meanwhile, In his address, the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu, stated that the 2026 retreat was the third of its kind, and assured that the Assembly would not relent in sustaining such capacity-building programmes for Councillors and other Local Government officials, with a view to strengthening democratic governance.

In a statement signed by Chief Press Secretary Kano state House of Assembly Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai said Alhaji Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu expressed optimism that the Councillors would return to their respective Local Government Areas to put into practice all that they had learnt in Kaduna. He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for consistently striving to meet the yearnings of the Kano State House of Assembly, and assured that the Assembly would continue to work in synergy with the Executive arm for the development of Kano State.