Alleged N6.5bn Diversion: EFCC, ICPC Get Backing to Probe Kano Govt Officials
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have received massive support in Kano state
- The Forum of Kano Civil Society Organizations Against Corruption has backed the EFCC and ICPC to probe Kano state officials involved in the alleged N6.5bn diversion
- Some Civil society groups staged a protest over the alleged financial scandals involving Kano government officials on Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Kano state - The Forum of Kano Civil Society Organizations Against Corruption has demanded a full investigation into the alleged multi-billion naira scandals linked to Kano state officials.
The Civil society groups staged a protest in Kano state to demand a probe over the alleged diversion of ₦6.5 billion by the Director General of Protocol in the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Rogo.
Source: UGC
The Chairman of the group, Comrade Abdullahi Muhammed, disclosed that the protest was to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Muhammed said it is also to urge both the EFCC and ICPC to resist political interference and pursue the ongoing cases to their logical conclusion.
He made this known in a statement made available to Legit.ng while addressing a press conference on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
The group accused Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration of attempting to downplay the allegations through propaganda instead of ordering thorough investigations.
“We are also appealing to the Kano State House of Assembly to launch an independent probe into the matter. We are also pleading with the judiciary to ensure impartial rulings in all corruption-related cases."
According to the leader of the groups, the solidarity walk is a clear message of support and encouragement to the EFCC, ICPC, and all anti-graft agencies: stand firm, remain resolute, and do not bow to intimidation.
The protesters demanded that the resources of Kano belong to the people, not to a clique of politicians.
"Despite the recovery of ₦1.2 billion by ICPC, the state government has engaged in propaganda and denial, attempting to discredit credible reports and downplay the scandal.
"This case is not isolated. Between 2023 and 2025, Kano state reportedly received over ₦445 billion in federal allocations, excluding Internally Generated Revenue. However, our hospitals remain unequipped, schools are crumbling, roads are dilapidated, water is scarce, and poverty is widespread.”
The group also demanded that EFCC and ICPC must resist inducement, political interference, or pressure from the Kano State Government.
"We demand the recovery of all looted funds and their transparent use for public projects."
Malnutrition: Kano warns against supplement theft
Recall that Kano state warned against diversion of ₦1bn nutrition supplements for women and children, vows arrest of offenders.
UNICEF and Governor Yusuf jointly fund Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food to tackle malnutrition and anaemia.
Civil society decried worsening child mortality, urged stronger partnerships to sustain nutrition interventions.
APC group drags Governor Otti to EFCC, ICPC
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State took against Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP).
The APC group known as Abia Best Interest Association (ABIA) dragged Governor Otti's administration to the EFCC, ICPC, and other anti-graft organisations.
The convener of the group, Eze Chikamnayo, Esq., urged Peter Obi to lecture Governor Otti on transparency and accountability.
Source: Legit.ng
