Real Reason I Resigned As Kano Assembly Speaker – Rurum

Rurum resignation letter was read at the plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Ibrahim Chidariof, who presided over the sitting.

Rurum, whose resignation followed allegations of bribery and corruption said he resigned to allow investigations take place.

He was also alleged to have collected N100million to scuttle the probe of Emir Sanusi, but failed to share the money with members of the house.

Rurum explained, “I, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, decided to step down as Speaker, Kano House of Assembly to pave way for investigation into series of financial allegations against my person.

“The events of few weeks revolving around financial mis-appropriation has made it important for me to resign to preserved my name, and that of my family.

“After wide consultations and the fact that my reputation and public image has been brought to disrepute, I have no options than to throw in the towel for justice to take its course.

“The first job of the Speaker is to protect the institution, which I so much valued and loved. It is my plan to serve as a Speaker to the end, but Allah destined today as the end of stewardship to protect my integrity, that of my family, friends, supporters and the cause of my constituency.

“It is my view that the pro-longed leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to this institution, and to this end I hereby step aside as Speaker to enable the House investigate the allegation.”

The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Alhaji Abdullahi Atta, has taken over as the new Speaker.