The Kaduna State House of Assembly’s committee, Nigeria established to investigate loans, grants, and project implementation during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai from 2015 to 2023, has submitted its report, calling for a probe into the former governor.
During a plenary session on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Henry Zacharia, presented the report, alleging that due processes were not followed in securing some of the loans. The report accuses El-Rufai and his commissioners of abuse of office, awarding contracts without due process, diverting public funds, money laundering, and excessive borrowing, which has left the state heavily indebted.
The committee’s report recommends that El-Rufai and other officials indicted by the House Committee be further investigated by security operatives and anti-graft agencies. Furthermore, the committee urges a thorough investigation of key officials who served in the El-Rufai administration. It also calls for the immediate suspension of the Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance, Shizer Badda, and the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board.
