The governor noted that he would ensure that all such properties are restored for the benefit of the people of the state.
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, infamous for his administration’s ongoing demolition exercise, has stated that the demolition began to reclaim public properties that were illegally acquired.
The governor noted that he would ensure that all such properties are restored for the benefit of the people of the state.
Recall that Governor Yusuf had in his inaugural speech on May 29, directed security agents in the state to commence demolition of structures believed to have been “illegally” built by the immediate past Abdullahi Ganduje-led administration.
Yusuf had said that the demolition exercise was part of the fulfillment of his campaign promise to “restore” the urban development masterplan of the state capital.
However, the governor while speaking during Sallah homage by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and members of the emirate council, noted that the demolition exercise was done to recover public properties, while affirming his administration’s commitment to the exercise.
According to the statement issued by his spokesperson, Hisham Habib, Governor Yusuf emphasised the importance of reclaiming public properties that were illegally acquired by individuals and cronies of the previous administration.
He stated, “Your Highness, it is important for the emirate council to note that we embarked on the demolition exercise to reclaim public properties that were illegally acquired, and we will ensure that all such properties are restored for the benefit of the good people of Kano.”
The governor expressed gratitude to the Emir and the emirate council for their visit, highlighting that it was the first of its kind since he assumed office.