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CAJA to sue Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado over FOI request
Maude Rabiu Gwadabe
A non-governmental organization, Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA) says it will sue the co-chair, Kano Open Government Partnership (OGP) Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado over failure to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
KANO TODAY reports that CAJA Executive Director, Kabiru Sa’idu Dakata disclosed this at a press conference in Kano on Wednesday.
Mr. Dakata said CAJA had used the FOI act to request for information on income and expenses of the Kano state OGP.
He said the request was made on August 1, 2019 while the OGP secretariat responded on August 9 without answering CAJA’s specific request.
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The request seeks to find out the amount of fund received by the OGP from Kano state government and donor organizations, as well as details of expenditure dating from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.
Mr Dakata explained that Mr Rimin Gado assumed that CAJA was accusing him of corruption.
CAJA therefore sent a clarification letter to the OGP stating that its request is aimed at “promoting transparency and accountability which is the oxygen upon which OGP depends” said Mr Dakata.
The letter requested the OGP to provide the information by August 20, 2019, added Mr. Dakata.
“With Access to Information Working Group as one of the six thematic working groups in the OGP, one will be forced to wonder why information on the finances of the OGP should be difficult to access.” He said.
The Executive Director therefore gave the OGP secretariat an ultimatum to provide the required information by August 23, 2019 or face court action.
What is OGP?
Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from national and subnational governments to promote open government, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance.
In the spirit of multi-stakeholder collaboration, OGP is overseen by a steering committee including representatives of governments and civil society organizations.
Nigeria joined the OGP in 2016 while three states including Kano joined the platform in 2017.
Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado chairman Kano state Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission was appointed as the government co-chair of the platform in the state.
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The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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