Kano Anti-Graft Agency Probes Ganduje Administration Over Alleged N4bn Diversion to Dala Dry Port Project

|By Chinwendu Nwani

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has launched a full-scale investigation into the alleged diversion of more than ₦4 billion from state coffers to the Dala Inland Dry Port project during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Sources revealed that the funds were meant for infrastructure development at the port, but the contract was awarded shortly after Kano State’s 20% equity stake in the company was allegedly transferred to members of Ganduje’s family in 2020. The move reportedly stripped the state of its co-ownership in the project while making the former governor’s children directors and shareholders.

Addressing journalists over the weekend, PCACC Chairman, Saidu Yahya, disclosed that the investigation had reached an advanced stage.

“So far, some persons of interest have been invited. One of them was arrested and later released on bail after providing useful information,” Yahya stated.
“Our findings also show that one of the individuals involved is currently in Yola, Adamawa State.”

Yahya confirmed that the commission had established a prima facie case against some individuals linked to the alleged fraud, adding that the matter would be filed in court once investigations are concluded.

The case adds to a growing list of corruption allegations facing the former governor, whose administration has come under scrutiny for alleged financial mismanagement and abuse of office.