By Fareed Suleiman, Kano
The Movement Against Corruption in Nigeria (MACIN) has called on International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and Nigerian Immigration Service, and other relevant agencies to closely monitor Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano state.
MACIN, a coalition of 92 associations including Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), youth groups, and anti-corruption student associations made the call during a joint press conference held at Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Press Centre.
Comrade Kabiru Dakata, the lead convener of MACIN, urged the “Interpol the Nigeria immigration services to put the former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on close watch,” emphasizing that “it is crucial to prevent him from fleeing the country before the investigation concludes.”
Kabiru further urged the former governor to submit himself for investigation, stating, “We call on the former governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to respect the laws of the land and submit himself for investigation. His use of delay tactics indicates that he is indirectly admitting the allegations against him.”
Ganduje’s alleged involvement in the “Ganduje’s Dollar Saga” has been a matter of concern since 2018 when videos emerged showing him pocketing large sums of dollars, allegedly received as kickbacks from contractors.
MACIN’s investigation revealed that Ganduje may attempt to evade accountability through delay tactics in court and by seeking refuge under the image of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“We also call on President Tinubu to distance his administration from corruption-accused individuals,” Comrade Dakata added. “This will ensure that Nigeria’s international reputation is not tarnished.”
