The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Rimingado, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing prosecution of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, despite facing personal setbacks, including his recent arrest.
Rimingado disclosed in an interview with Channels Television that the case against the APC chairman, who is also the former governor of Kano State, is centered on serious allegations of bribery, misappropriation, and the diversion of public funds amounting to billions of Naira. He emphasized that the prosecution, which began in 2021, had been met with numerous challenges, including removal from office, detention, assault, and public humiliation.
Despite these challenges, Rimingado stated that he would continue with the case, assuring the public that his efforts were not a witch-hunt. “When I came back, I continued from where I stopped. So, I am not witch-hunting anybody,” he said. The case is set to be heard by a Kano State High Court, with preliminary objections scheduled for hearing on February 13, 2025.
The charges against the former governor, along with his wife, Hafsat Umar, and several other defendants, including individuals and companies, involve significant financial misappropriations that are said to have deeply impacted the state’s coffers. The case has drawn considerable attention due to the high-profile nature of the accused, as well as the broader implications for governance and accountability within the state.
Rimingado’s determination to press on with the case highlights the ongoing battle for transparency and anti-corruption efforts in Kano, despite political and personal obstacles.