Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State has been recommended for probe by the ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded during his tenure.
Speaking, Henry Zacharia, chairman of the ad-hoc committee said that most of the loans obtained under the El-Rufai’s administration were not used for the purpose for which they were obtained, while in some cases, due process was not followed in securing the loans.
The Speaker of the Kaduna House of Assembly, Yusuf Liman, who received the report said that a total of ₦423 billion was siphoned by the El-Rufai’s administration while leaving the state with huge liabilities.
The committee, therefore, recommended the investigation and prosecution of El-Rufai, some other indicted members of his cabinet by security and anti-corruption agencies for abuse of office through the award of contracts without due process, diversion of public funds and money laundering as well as plaguing Kaduna State into heavy debt.
Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance, Shizer Badda, who also served in the same capacity under the El-Rufai’s administration, as well the chairman of the state universal basic education board was also recommended for suspension.
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