Governor Yusuf Commits to Implementing Inquiry Report on End Bad Governance Protest
By Worldview Magazine.
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday vowed to implement the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry on the End Bad Governance Protest, which occurred on August 1, 2024.
According to Press release signed by the Director General Media and Publicity Government House, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,the governor made this pledge while receiving the committee’s report during the 25th Kano State Executive Council meeting at Government House.
According to the report, the violent protest resulted in the loss of 10 lives, seven critical injuries, and the destruction of public and private properties worth over N11 billion.
Governor Yusuf assured that his administration would take action on the report’s findings to serve as a deterrent to those who incite violence and destruction.
Governor Yusuf also emphasized that his administration did not interfere in the committee’s six-month-long investigation, allowing members the full autonomy to carry out their duties diligently.
“I have confidence in the integrity and professionalism of the committee members. They were selected based on merit, and I am optimistic that they have done their job without bias,” he stated.
Presenting the report, Justice Wada disclosed that the committee visited all affected areas and engaged stakeholders to compile a comprehensive account of the protest’s impact.
The governor’s commitment to implementing the report’s recommendations signals a decisive step toward accountability and justice in Kano State.
