Kaduna APC, NLC Support Assembly’s Probe Into El-Rufai’s Administration

• Kaduna APC, NLC endorse State Assembly’s investigation into El-Rufai’s Administration

• 13-man panel formed to scrutinize loans acquired during El-Rufai’s tenure as Governor

• APC emphasizes transparency and adherence to the rule of law

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have thrown their weight behind the Kaduna State House of Assembly’s decision to investigate the financial transactions, particularly loans obtained by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Salisu Wusono, the Publicity Secretary of Kaduna APC, expressed the party’s endorsement of the probe, describing it as a welcome development. Similarly, the Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) also backed the probe.

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The state Assembly constituted a 13-man panel to scrutinize El-Rufai’s administration, a move that came after Governor Uba Sani raised concerns about the debt burden inherited from the former governor.

During a town hall meeting, Governor Sani highlighted the financial challenges inherited, including a massive debt profile of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities.

The Assembly, in a special session, resolved to set up a fact-finding committee to delve into the loans obtained by the immediate past governor. This decision was prompted by a motion brought by Yusuf Mugu, the member representing the Kaura constituency, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding the loans’ conditions.

Wusono affirmed the APC’s commitment to the rule of law and transparency, stating that the probe would shed light on the actual state of affairs. He emphasized the party’s dedication to governance aligned with the people’s interests and urged Nigerians to await the committee’s findings for clarity.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna NLC Chairman, Ayuba Suleiman, advocated for a comprehensive investigation into the unpaid severance packages of over 32,000 workers sacked during El-Rufai’s administration. Suleiman urged the committee to address issues concerning redundancy, severance, and pension allowances in accordance with labor laws.

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Efforts to reach El-Rufai for comments on the development were unsuccessful, as his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye, did not respond to inquiries.

It is noteworthy that the Kaduna APC had previously suspended the state APC Women Leader, Maryam Suleiman, for criticizing Governor Sani’s disclosures about the state’s financial situation.

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