The Kano State House of Assembly has refuted reports that the Assembly has concluded arrangements to investigate Hajia Sa’adaatu Yusha’u, chairperson of Tudun-Wada local government, over allegations of land allocation mismanagement.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Kamaluddeen Shawai, dismissed the report as unfounded, misleading, and entirely false.
“The attention of the Kano State House of Assembly has been drawn to circulating reports suggesting that the Assembly has concluded arrangements to investigate Hajiya Sa’adatu Yusha’u, Chairman of Tudun Wada Local Government and ALGON Chairperson, over allegations of land allocation mismanagement.
“The Assembly categorically states that such reports are unfounded, misleading, and entirely false,” the statement said.
According to the statement , the Majority Leader. Lawal Hussain Dala had not granted any interview to any media outlet regarding an investigation into the ALGON Chairman.
“As a duly elected Honourable Member of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Lawal Hussain Dala exercises his constitutional duty to receive and present petitions from citizens. The receipt of a petition by him does not in any way constitute an endorsement of investigation, nor does it amount to a legislative decision or pronouncement.
“The reports circulating online, which originated from non-authoritative platforms, amount to a deliberate misinterpretation of standard legislative procedure, and appear to be a coordinated attempt to undermine the integrity of the Majority Leader and the Assembly as a whole.
“Furthermore, the House reminds the public and media that any investigation or inquiry must follow due process, including fair hearing for all parties involved. It is unacceptable to single out any individual or propagate baseless claims without evidence or official confirmation.
“The Kano State House of Assembly reserves the constitutional right to receive and act upon petitions from individuals, groups, and organizations. These procedures are anchored in transparency and guided by the rule of law.
“Therefore, the Assembly demands that all media platforms and individuals responsible for disseminating this false narrative issue an unreserved apology and withdraw the fabricated story within seven (7) days. Failure to comply may result in legal action for malicious publication aimed at defaming public office holders and misleading the public,” it said.
Recall that on Monday some media outlets reported that the Kano State House of Assembly is set to investigate allegations against the chairperson of Tudun-Wada local government who doubles as the Kano State ALGON boss, Hajia Sa’adaatu Yusha’u.
According to the reporters, the decision to investigate the council chairperson followed a petition submitted by a group of farmers who accused the local government leadership under Hajiya Sa’adatu of forcibly seizing their farmlands located in Gurfa Forest, within the Tudun Wada Local Government Area.
