Tinubu Lauds Ganduje For ‘Fighting Corruption’ In Kano

The National Leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu on Sunday lauded the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje for strengthening anti-corruption institutions and kicking against corruption in the state.

Tinubu gave the commendation in Kano while inaugurating the Office of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission.

He said, “This is a welcome development indeed and we salute the governor for this encouraging effort.

“In ensuring Nigeria becomes a member of a committed international community that frees us from the burden of corruption this and similar edifices could play an important role in that."

He, however, said he anticipates a country devoid of corrupt practices, “To a lot of us looking forward to a prosperous, corruption-free Nigeria and Africa today is dedicated to that objective,” he pointed out.

Meanwhile, Ganduje who was caught on tape allegedly receiving a bribe in 2018 said that at the time his administration took over, the anti-graft institution had achieved little which prompted his appointment of a human rights activist, Muhuyi Rmin-Gado, to oversee the operations of the agency.

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He disclosed that he appointed the vibrant human rights activist to chair the agency, saying, “When he was appointed as the chairman, we made it very clear that there would be no interference in the activities of the agency and up till now we have not interfered in any of its activities.” 

He said that his administration would continue to support the anti-graft body for effective and efficient operations. Tinubu also inspected some other projects being executed by the state government.