In a startling development, the Kaduna State House of Assembly’s ad hoc committee has recommended a thorough investigation into the actions of former governor Nasir El-Rufai.
The committee’s report, presented during Wednesday’s plenary session, reveals alarming findings regarding financial mismanagement and potential misconduct during El-Rufai’s tenure.
According to Henry Zacharia, the committee’s chairman, numerous loans secured under El-Rufai’s administration were allegedly misappropriated, with funds not being utilized for their intended purposes.
Additionally, concerns were raised over the lack of adherence to due process in securing these loans, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability.
Speaker Yusuf Liman disclosed that a staggering sum of N423 billion was purportedly siphoned under El-Rufai’s leadership, leaving the state burdened with substantial debts and liabilities.
Consequently, the committee has recommended that El-Rufai, along with several other implicated officials, be subjected to investigation and potential prosecution by security and anti-corruption agencies.
Furthermore, the committee has called for the immediate suspension of key figures from the previous administration, including the Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance, Shizer Badda, and the chairman of the state universal basic education board.
These recommendations underscore the gravity of the allegations and the urgency of addressing them.
In response to the committee’s findings, law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies are expected to conduct thorough investigations into the conduct of El-Rufai’s administration.
This marks a significant development in the pursuit of accountability and transparency within Kaduna State’s governance.
The committee’s mandate, spanning from 2015 to 2023, encapsulates a crucial period in the state’s history, during which El-Rufai wielded considerable influence as governor.
As the investigation unfolds, the public eagerly awaits further developments in this unfolding saga of alleged malfeasance and financial impropriety.
UStay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.