The Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption today, Thursday, September, 4, 2025, staged a peaceful solidarity walk to the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to submit a petition demanding probe of the probe of the alleged missing N6.5 billion public fund, as well as other financial impropriety in the state. The walk climaxed with a press conference during which the Coordinator, Abdullahi Muhammad, and Secretary, Comrade Auwal Shuaibu, made a strong case for transparency and accountability in governance. Below is the text of the address:

Protest and Solidarity Walk by Kano Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption

We, the people of Kano, speaking through the Forum of Kano Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Against Corruption, gathered today in solidarity and protest to demand accountability, justice, and transparency in governance.

This solidarity walk is a clear message of support and encouragement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and all anti-graft agencies: stand firm, remain resolute, and do not bow to intimidation.

We stand united because corruption is killing Kano. Public trust has been betrayed, billions have been siphoned, and the people continue to suffer while a few individuals enrich themselves.

The Scandals Exposed

In recent weeks, the EFCC and ICPC uncovered how the Director General of Protocol in the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Rogo, diverted a staggering N6.5 billion belonging to the people of Kano. Despite the recovery of N1.2 billion by ICPC, the state government has engaged in propaganda and denial, attempting to discredit credible reports and downplay the scandal.

This case is not isolated. Between 2023 and 2025, Kano state reportedly received over N445 billion in federal allocations, excluding Internally Generated Revenue. However, our hospitals remain unequipped, schools are crumbling, roads dilapidated, water scarce, and poverty widespread.

Instead of delivering services, this administration has been engulfed in a harvest of scandals, including:

Diversion of federal government palliatives: Trucks of rice, maize, and fertilizer meant for the poor were traced to private warehouses, including that of senior government officials and political aides. Hundreds of bags of rice were discovered in a private school owned by the Chief of Staff, Shehu Wada Sagagi.

Novomed drug scandal: A multi-billion-naira contract awarded for drug supply to 38 local government councils. Despite full payment, no drugs were delivered. Investigations revealed collusion between company directors, ministry officials, and ALGON leadership.

ACRISAL contract scandal: Hundreds of millions allegedly mismanaged in inflated agricultural and rural development projects.

N50,000 Women’s Cash Support Scheme: Funds meant for rural women were diverted, with beneficiaries excluded or shortchanged across 44 LGAs.

Metropolitan Road Projects: Contracts worth over N4 billion advertised as “total reconstruction” turned into shoddy asphalt overlays, raising suspicion of massive fraud.

Diversion of food aid: Federal government food relief items were stockpiled in private warehouses, including that of an aide to the Secretary to the State Government, Tasiu Al’amin Roba, who was caught rebranding and reselling palliatives.

Our Position

We, the Forum of Kano Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption, declare that enough is enough. The resources of Kano belong to the people, not to a clique of politicians. If the N6.5 billion siphoned was properly utilized, it could have:

1. Provided clean water to thirsty communities across the 44 LGAs.

2. Rehabilitated and expanded schools, funded WAEC/NECO/JAMB exams, and reopened technical colleges.

3. Built and equipped modern hospitals in key LGAs.

4. Upgraded roads, flyovers, and urban security infrastructure to reduce rising crime.

Our Demands

1. We commend the EFCC and ICPC and urge them to pursue these cases to their logical conclusion without fear or favour.

2. Both agencies must resist inducement, political interference, or pressure from the Kano State Government.

3. We demand the recovery of all looted funds and their transparent use for public projects.

4. We call on the Kano State House of Assembly to immediately set up a committee to investigate these scandals and hold officials accountable.

5. We urge the judiciary to act fairly and resist compromise. Recent rulings that frustrate prosecution of corruption cases erode public trust.

6. We condemn the harassment of journalists and civil society voices by the state government. Silencing dissent is an assault on democracy.

Our Call to the People

We call on the good people of Kano, regardless of political affiliation, to rise against corruption and defend their rights. This is not about party lines, it is about survival, justice, and the future of our children.

Together, we say:

Kano Money for Kano People!

No to Corruption!

Accountability Now!