The Kano State Government has disclosed that the removal of former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Baffa Bichi, was not solely due to health-related issues, as earlier stated, but due to reasons it now deems necessary to clarify.
This clarification follows a viral video in which Bichi accused Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration of large-scale corruption, claiming it was “ten times worse”; than the previous administration under former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
“What we alleged about the Ganduje administration when we were in the previous platform, this administration has multiplied it ten times. We have proof, and I assure you, we will unseat them in 2027,”; Bichi said in the video.
In response, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Garba Waiya, described Bichi’s comments as deeply misleading, politically motivated, and a desperate attempt to deceive the public.”;
According to Waiya, the state government initially concealed the full reasons for Bichi’s dismissal out of respect for him.
“We deliberately concealed the actual reason for his removal from office and stated it was due to health concerns out of respect for him. But let it be known that his sack wasn’t purely for health reasons,”; the commissioner stated on Friday.
Waiya said the government found it unfortunate that someone who had served at the highest levels would resort to spreading falsehoods for political relevance.
“This administration is committed to transparency, accountability, and service delivery. Comparing it to the previous government is unjust and a disservice to the people of Kano State,”; he added.
The commissioner also challenged Bichi to make public any evidence of corruption if he indeed has any.
“If he truly has proof of corruption, we challenge him to present it publicly. Empty accusations will not derail the progress of this administration,”; Waiya said.
Expressing concern for Bichi’s wellbeing, the commissioner remarked, “Given the nature of his recent outburst, I strongly advise him to seek appropriate medical assistance. His health should be his primary concern now.”;
The government urged citizens to disregard what it called baseless and diversionary claims and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering good governance to the people of Kano State.
Recall that Baffa Bichi was removed from office on March 29, 2024.
