Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has issued a stern warning to his cabinet, declaring that disloyalty, internal rivalry, and the unauthorised release of government information will no longer be tolerated. The directive was delivered during the 38th meeting of the State Executive Council and announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday.
Governor Yusuf urged all commissioners to maintain unity and steadfast commitment to the administration’s development objectives for Kano State. The warning follows a significant political realignment, where the state government, in consultation with key stakeholders, decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move is framed as being in the state’s interest to enhance collaboration with the Federal Government.
This political shift precipitated the resignation of five commissioners. The governor confirmed he had accepted their resignations, noting that four stepped down after declining to support the transition to the APC. The ministries affected include Humanitarian Affairs, Youth, Internal Security, and Special Duties. Governor Yusuf extended well-wishes to the departing officials for their future endeavours.
Concurrently, the governor announced administrative changes within the state civil service. He announced the removal of the State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, and confirmed the appointment of Bilkisu Shehu Maimota as the acting Head of Service. Governor Yusuf charged the new appointee with instilling discipline, unity, and professionalism across the civil service.
These actions signal a decisive effort by the Kano State administration to consolidate its political alignment and enforce stricter discipline within its executive council and broader bureaucracy. The success of the state’s development agenda, the governor’s statement implies, depends on cohesive and loyal governance structures. The appointment of an acting Head of Service suggests an immediate focus on reforming the civil service’s operational ethos to align with the administration’s priorities.
