Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Rabi’u, a Senior Special Reporter (SSR) attached to the Ministry of Transportation, over alleged unguarded and inflammatory comments made against Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The directive for the suspension was issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and was confirmed in a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The government has also directed that a formal query be issued to Rabi’u to explain the motivation and context behind his comments, which the administration has distanced itself from entirely. According to the statement, the remarks were made without approval and reflect the personal views of the suspended aide.
“The statement credited to Ibrahim Rabi’u does not represent the position of the Kano State Government and was made solely by him for reasons best known to him,” the government clarified.
Reiterating its stance on communication protocol, the administration cautioned all political appointees against making unauthorized public statements, especially on matters outside their jurisdiction or of political sensitivity.
The statement further emphasized that only the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Wayya, is authorized to speak on behalf of the Kano State Government, while Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa serves as the official spokesperson for the governor.
“All political appointees are hereby reminded that they must seek clearance before making public comments on issues relating to government positions or politically sensitive matters,” the statement warned.
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