Kano Assembly Summons Ganduje Over Bribery Allegation

The Kano State House of Assembly has summoned Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to answer questions regarding the bribery allegation levelled against him.

This was contained in a letter addressed to the governor and dated October 31, 2018.

Recall that an online news medium, Daily Nigerian, published three separate videos of the governor allegedly collecting kickback from government contractors.

Only a week ago, the publisher of the online news medium, Jaafar Jaafar, appeared before the lawmakers to affirm the authenticity of the recordings.

The statement issued by the Assembly read, “The State House of Assembly in its resolution dated October 15, 2018, established a seven-man committee to investigate the allegations of collecting bribe from contractors by His Excellency Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as alleged by the Published of an online newspaper Daily Nigeria, Mr Jaafar Jaafar trough some widely circulated video clips.

“It is in that regard I on behalf of the committee respectfully write to request your response at an investigative hearing relating to the allegations to provide the committee with your perspective on the matter.

“Furthermore, a written, signed and dated statement by your Excellency is required as part of the proceedings on or before the date of the hearing.

“You may wish to be accompanied by your lawyers to the hearing. Enclosed here are the video clips for your perusal.

“The hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: Friday, November 2, 2018. Time: 10:00am. Venue: Kano State Assembly”