Auwalu Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties
Jigawa commissioner suspended over alleged ‘affair’ with married woman in uncompleted building
Auwalu Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, has been suspended.
The commissioner was suspended over an alleged ‘illicit affair’ with a married woman in an uncompleted building.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Bala Ibrahim, on Saturday, stated that, “Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the immediate suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara as Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Special Duties and member of the State Executive Council pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah.”
The statement said the decision was informed by a need for thorough investigation into the allegation, to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the state administration.
The SSG stressed the Governor Namadi’s commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance.
According to him, “The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation.
“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”
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