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Kano Anti-graft Commission Chairman Resigns

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Editorial Desk • Sep 16, 2026 • 1 min read

Kano Anti-graft Commission Chairman Resigns

The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Saidu Yahaya, has resigned amidst pressure from the state government.

Yahaya resigned on Tuesday amidst complaint about his alleged low performance.

The anti-graft chairman resigned just over a year on the job out of his five-year statutory tenure. He was been appointed in August 2025 to replace Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had publicly criticised the PCCC chairman over alleged non-performance.

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