CCT Suspends Kano Anti-Corruption Chief, Magaji

Alhaji Muhuyi Magaji

Alhaji Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman of Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission, has been suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

This is contained in a statement on Thursday, April 4, in Abuja by the chief press secretary, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Mrs Veronica Kato.

According to Kato, Magaji was suspended over a 10-count charge of corruption filed against him by the CCB on the 16th of November, 2023.

The statement read: "Delivering the ruling, the Chairman CCT, Justice Danladi Umar, established that the Tribunal has the competence and jurisdiction to hear the case.

“He (Umar) explained that Muhuyi Magaji cannot continue to discharge the duties and responsibilities of his office while facing trial, to avoid any interference with the case.

“Hence the suspension, this is pending the conclusion of the trial."

The case has been adjourned to the 7th and 8th May 2024 for hearing.