Dala Inland Dry Port: Kano probes alleged diversion of N4bn funds
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched an investigation into the alleged diversion of over N4 billion of state funds into the Dala Inland Dry Port project. The probe focuses on claims that contracts worth billions of naira for infrastructure development at the port were awarded during the administration of former […]
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched an investigation into the alleged diversion of over N4 billion of state funds into the Dala Inland Dry Port project.
The probe focuses on claims that contracts worth billions of naira for infrastructure development at the port were awarded during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, shortly after the state’s 20 percent equity in the project was reportedly transferred to members of his family in 2020.
The transaction allegedly stripped Kano State of its ownership stake and installed Ganduje’s children as directors and shareholders in the multi-billion-naira investment.
By the time the contracts were awarded, the state was said to have had no remaining stake in the project.
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Chairman of the PCACC, Saidu Yahya, confirmed the development, saying the investigation followed petitions received from members of the public regarding the alleged diversion.
“Yes, we received petitions from the public on the alleged diversion of over N4 billion of Kano State funds into the Dala Inland Dry Port by the immediate past administration of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje,” Yahya said.
He said several individuals of interest had been invited, with one person arrested and later released on bail after providing useful information.
“Investigation revealed that one of the parties is currently in Yola, Adamawa State,” Yahya added.
The PCACC chairman stated that the case would soon be charged to court, noting that a prima facie case had been established against those involved.