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APC suspends chairman of Sharada ward, clears Sha’aban
Aminu Abdullahi
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has suspended chairman of Sharada ward Abdullahi Umar for alleged misconduct.
Kano Focus reports that the suspension was contained in a statement signed by the 19 executives of APC in Sharada ward on Thursday.
The party has also dismissed the suspension of member representing Kano Municipal federal constituency in the House of Representatives Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada earlier announced by Mr Umar.
It would be recalled that a statement released by some party leaders in Sharada ward on Wednesday accused Sha’aban Sharada of anti-party and character assassination of Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje which led to his suspension.
However, the 19 executives have described the suspension of the lawmaker as baseless with the selfish interest of political godfathers of those who signed the letter as it was not carried out with the due process.
‘’The people that denied him to revalidate his Membership Card are the same people who claimed to have suspended him from the party.
“All these are done to him for the massive support he has been getting and receiving from the populace of his constituency in Municipal Local Government of the State,’’ the statement said.
The statement also said that Mr, Sharada was not accorded a fair hearing as he was never invited to defend himself.
It noted that there was no invitation letter sent to him personally or his constituency office to appear before the disciplinary committee rather saw the defective letter of invitation circulating on social media without the date or venue of the sitting.
Consequently, the statement said “on behalf of the majority members of the Excos whose affixed their signature had agreed and suspended the party interim chairman of Sharada Ward Abdullahi Umar and replaced him with Ibrahim Mu’azu (Birai) for his mischief and denied the majority of the executives of their constitutional rights to be part of any decision-making processes.
“We the undersigned executive members and by the power conferred upon us by the provision of Article 11 of All Progressive Congress Constitution (as amended) as part of the party organs hereby shown our loyalty and solidarity to Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, and we are still solidly casting our vote of confidence to him as per the provision of Article 9 which stipulates for the membership of any member of the party.
The executive has also constituted another disciplinary committee headed by Mukkata Bala Tanka Tukuntawa as Chairman and Halliru Habibu (Rawi) Sharada as Secretary.
“We agreed to formed a new disciplinary committee and charged them to proceed and take the necessary disciplinary and legal action against Sani Fata Sharada APC caretaker Kano Municipal Local Government for his effort to conspired to bring disunity within the party leadership at Sharada ward for his personal and selfish interest,” the statement said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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