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Prayer money: Why I will not prosecute Ali Baba – Muhuyi
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
The Kano state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission says it will not take legal action against special adviser to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on religious affairs Ali Baba and his son Huzaifa, who confessed to seizing prayer money given to some Qur’anic reciters in Kano.
Kano Focus reports that Executive Chairman of the Commission Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado made the declaration on Tuesday while presenting N270,000 recovered from Ali Baba to six Qur’anic reciters.
Mr Muhuyi said the Commission will not prosecute Ali Baba and Huzaifa because the latter is a civil servant.
It could be recalled that Ali Baba had confessed to sending his son Huzaifa to seize money paid to some Qur’anic reciters who conducted special prayers on Arafat Day at Kano Government House.
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Mr Ali Baba had admitted that he sent Huzaifa and others to seize N45,000 and N40,000 respectively out of the N50,000 dished out to each of the reciters.
According to him, he meant to distribute the seized amount to other Qur’anic reciters who were not present at the Government House.
However, six of the Qur’anic reciters petitioned to the Anti-Corruption Commission seeking refund of their monies.
The petitioners according to Mr Rimin Gado are “Malam Audu, Malam Muhammad, Malam Abdurrahman, Malam Nazifi, Malam Ibrahim, Malam Usama and Malam Halilu.”
Mr Rimin Gado told the petitioners that he has recovered their money from Ali Baba and his son Huzaifa Ali Baba.
“The commission has investigated the petition based on Sections 22, 23 and 26 of Kano state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption law which said whoever is found guilty of such offence should be prosecuted to face the wrath of law,” Mr Muhuyi said.
He however said, the commission will not prosecute the accused persons as its main concern is recovering the money and returning to the rightful owners.
“My sympathy is with Huzaifa, though the law is blind.
“He is a young civil servant with a family; if the court convicts him, he will automatically be sacked.
“That is why when you said you don’t want to institute legal action against him, I succumbed. It is your wish not mine”. Mr. Muhuyi told the Qur’anic reciters.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), Kano State Chapter, has elected Hassan Ibrahim Gama as its new State Coordinator.
KANO FOCUS reports that Gama emerged unopposed during the coalition’s 2026 state election, which was described as peaceful and transparent.
The election was conducted by an election committee chaired by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, who said the exercise marked another milestone in strengthening the coalition’s leadership and its commitment to promoting inclusive and quality education in Kano State.
Other officers elected are Mahdi Abdullahi, Deputy Coordinator; Sunusi Hashim, Secretary; Dr. Abubakar I. Hassan, Assistant Secretary; Ghazali I. U., PRO I; Abdulbaki Mohd, PRO II; and Muhammad Abdullahi, PRO III.
Others are Garba Hamma Dikko, Provost; Rukayya Abdulrahman, Financial Secretary; Saratu Maigida, Treasurer; and Suleiman Zubair, Auditor.
Halilu expressed appreciation to the CSACEFA National Secretariat, represented at the election by its Policy Advisor, Mrs Ordinaka, for the guidance and support provided throughout the electoral process.
He also commended members of the election committee, CSACEFA Kano members and other stakeholders for their cooperation in ensuring the success of the exercise.
The election committee chairman congratulated the newly elected leadership and urged them to build on the achievements of the coalition by strengthening civil society participation, advocacy, accountability and strategic partnerships.
He tasked the new executives with working towards improving education service delivery and advancing the Education for All agenda in Kano State.
The former Kano State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Prof. Muhammad Bello Shitu, and the Kano State Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, were among the dignitaries who supervised the conduct of the election.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Hausa people as important pillars of Nigeria’s unity and progress.
KANO FOCUS reports that the President said the Hausa language had grown beyond its traditional boundaries to become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.
Tinubu stated this in a message posted on his verified Facebook account on the occasion of Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace.
“The Hausa people are great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria,” the President said.
He added that “the Hausa language, without doubt, has flourished and has become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.”
The President congratulated the Hausa community on the occasion, describing the celebration at Daura Palace as an important event.
“I congratulate the vast Hausa community on the occasion of Hausa Day, which is being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace today,” Tinubu said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims across the state and Nigeria to emulate the exemplary life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they commemorate Maulud.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor made the call in a statement issued by his spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.
Yusuf congratulated Muslims on the occasion and urged them to use the celebration to reflect on the life and teachings of the Prophet, particularly his virtues of peace, justice, compassion, honesty, patience and tolerance.
He called on Muslims to demonstrate these values in their daily lives while promoting peaceful coexistence, unity and mutual respect among people of diverse backgrounds.
The governor also urged parents, religious leaders and community elders to intensify efforts to educate younger generations on the teachings and exemplary conduct of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Yusuf prayed for continued peace, stability and prosperity in Kano State and Nigeria, while urging residents to support initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of citizens.
The governor also used the occasion to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, wishing them a successful first tenure and a smooth re-election bid in 2027.
He urged Muslims to use the Maulud celebration to pray for peace, progress and unity across the country, and wished the faithful a peaceful and spiritually rewarding celebration.
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