The Forum of Kano Civil Society Organizations (FKCSO), on Thursday, protested what they described as rising financial corruption and fraud among the aides of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
They staged a solidarity walk across the major streets of the state capital, lamenting alleged rising spate of corruption among government officials in the state.
The civil society organizations, with one voice, demanded accountability, justice, and transparency in governance.
Addressing journalists shortly after the Solidarity Walk, the Convener of the Forum, Abdullahi Muhammad, said the protest was 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 to stand firm, remain resolute, and do not bow to intimidation in their ongoing investigation of the corruption allegations of some state officials.
He said: “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.”
Muhammad further stated that: “In recent weeks, the EFCC and ICPC uncovered how the Director General of Protocol in the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Rogo, diverted a staggering ₦6.5 billion belonging to the people of Kano. Despite the recovery of ₦1.2 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 ₦445 billion in federal allocations, excluding Internally Generated Revenue. However, our hospitals remain unequipped, schools are crumbling, roads dilapidated, water scarce, and poverty widespread.”
According to him, “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.”
Muhammad added that: “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.
“₦50,000 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 ₦4 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.”
The Forum, however, declared that, “enough is enough. The resources of Kano belong to the people, not to a clique of politicians.
“If the ₦6.5 billion siphoned was properly utilized, it could have: provided clean water to thirsty communities across the 44 LGAs; rehabilitated and expanded schools, funded WAEC/NECO/JAMB exams, and reopened technical colleges.
Built and equipped modern hospitals in key LGAs; upgraded roads, flyovers, and urban security infrastructure to reduce rising crime.”
The Forum commended the EFCC and ICPC and urged them to pursue the cases to their logical conclusion without fear or favour.
“Both agencies must resist inducement, political interference, or pressure from the Kano State Government. We demand the recovery of all looted funds and their transparent use for public projects.
“We call on the Kano State House of Assembly to immediately set up a committee to investigate these scandals and hold officials accountable. We urge the judiciary to act fairly and resist compromise. Recent rulings that frustrate prosecution of corruption cases erode public trust.
“We condemn the harassment of journalists and civil society voices by the state government. Silencing dissent is an assault on democracy.
“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,” Muhammad added.
