{"id":240265,"date":"2026-01-25T13:29:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/just-in-kano-commissioner-resigns-after-gov-yusufs-defection-to-apc\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T13:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:29:50","slug":"just-in-kano-commissioner-resigns-after-gov-yusufs-defection-to-apc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/just-in-kano-commissioner-resigns-after-gov-yusufs-defection-to-apc\/","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: Kano commissioner resigns after Gov Yusuf\u2019s defection to APC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"247\">The Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation in Kano, Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect, citing prevailing political turmoil in the state.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"347\">Kofarmata announced his decision in a resignation letter addressed to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"460\">He said the current political climate could undermine the independence and impartiality required of his office.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"621\">According to him, the growing atmosphere of tension and expectations of loyalty and allegiance could create the perception or reality of compromised judgement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"782\">\u201cThe integrity of the State Commissioner\u2019s role rests on the ability to act without undue influence, partisan pressure, or divided allegiance,\u201d Kofarmata said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"885\">He said remaining in office under the circumstances might erode public confidence in the institution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1036\">Kofarmata said his decision to step aside was taken to safeguard the credibility of the office and preserve his commitment to ethical public service.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1119\">He expressed gratitude to the Kano state government for the opportunity to serve.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1255\">\u201cI remain grateful for the opportunity to have served in various ministries and for the trust placed in me during my tenure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1364\">Kofarmata said his tenure allowed him to contribute to policy reforms and development efforts in the state.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1479\">He added that he hoped his resignation would enable the institution to function \u201cwithout question or constraint\u201d.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1621\">Kofarmata formally requested that his resignation be accepted as his official notice of disengagement from the Kano state executive council.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1782\">His resignation comes Governor Abba Yusuf resigned from the New Nigeria\u2019s Peoples Party and joined the All Progressives Congress.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation in Kano, Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect, citing prevailing political turmoil in the state. Kofarmata announced his decision in a resignation letter addressed to the appropriate authorities. He said the current political climate could undermine the independence and impartiality required of his office. 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