Kano state government sacks commissioner over ‘unguarded’ comments on Kyari’s death

The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has sacked his commissioner for works and infrastructure, Muaz Magaji  for his alleged celebration of the death of Abba Kyari, the chief of staff of President Mohammed Buhari.

Penpushing reports that, the dismissed commissionerwas reported to have on his Facebook page wrote, “It’s very very important we put things in perspective so that we can save our system from punitive unconstitutional usurpers in the future!

“Democracy and democratic equity does not by itself strive.. It must be guarded and protected… One person, just one person can set a dangerous precedence! When you are all done with the pretence and crocodile tears, we will do a review in overriding interest of the Nation and its people!

“I am perfectly aware of the storm I am in… The fact however is I know what comes from the heart or that what is purchased! You all will come around,” Magaji posted.

Penpushing reports that the Kano State government viewed the commissioner’s comment as unguarded against the person of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari,hence resolved to relief him of his position

The State government in a statement issued by the commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, explained that Magaji’s removal was as a result of “unguarded utterances against the person of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari.”

“The action of a public servant, personal or otherwise reflects back on the government and therefore, the Ganduje administration would not tolerate people in official capacities engaging in personal vendetta or otherwise”, the statement said

Meanwhile the Governor in the statement posited that the late Chief of Staff, led a life worthy of emulation by serving his country to the best of his ability.