Gov Abba of Kano Denies Knowledge of Drug Purchase Contract

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Thw Governor of Kano State, Abba K. Yusuf has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils of the state.

A skitmaker Bello Galadanchi unveiled the news of the contract in an investigative video he released that received wide attention on the social media.

In a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner of Information Baba Halilu Dantiye and Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to Journalists in Kano, the Kano State Government denied awarding the contract, directing immediate investigation.

“The Governor therefore directed the Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to immediatly investigate the allegation and report the outcome for further necessary action.

“Gov. Yusuf also urged the good people of Kano State to exercise patience pending the outcome of the investigation.”