Politics
NNPP Suspends Kano SSG, Transport Commissioner for Abuse of Power
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has announced the suspension of two high-ranking officials: the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the Commissioner of Transportation, Muhammad Diggol.
The suspension was confirmed by the State Party Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, in an interview with Daily Trust on Monday. The decision came after an audio clip featuring Dungurawa discussing the matter went viral.
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According to the Chairman, Bichi and Diggol were suspended due to allegations of disloyalty, abuse of power, and actions that disrupted the party’s unity.
Dungurawa stated that their behavior had negatively impacted the party’s operations, making suspension the necessary course of action.
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He remarked, “Today, we announce the suspension of SSG Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and Commissioner of Transportation Muhammad Diggol for abuse of power and disloyalty to the party.”
Dungurawa also praised the party’s local leadership for bringing the issue forward, stating that the matter had been formally reported from their wards and local government in Bichi North. He further emphasized that the suspension would remain in place pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.
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