The Kaduna State Assembly has ignited a political storm with its recent move to delve into the financial activities of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, spanning his eight-year tenure from 2015 to 2023.
Assembly’s investigation, spearheaded by an Ad-Hoc Committee, has demanded a comprehensive report from the Ministry of Finance, Kaduna State.
Sakinatu Idris, the diligent Assembly Clerk, dispatched a formal request to the Finance Commissioner, urging the submission of all pertinent memos and documents relating to financial transactions during El-Rufai’s governance.
The Assembly’s directive includes a meticulous scrutiny of loans, contracts, payments to contractors, staff salaries, and the disposition of government properties.
In a statement issued by the Assembly, they outlined the specific documents required for scrutiny, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in public financial management.
Request includes details of loans approved by the State House of Assembly, minutes of executive council meetings, contractor payments, and modalities for contract payments.
Ad-Hoc Committee, charged with this probing task, has set a tight deadline for the submission of documents, indicating the seriousness and urgency attached to the investigation.
This move by the Assembly has sparked intense speculation and debate within Kaduna State’s political circles, with various stakeholders eagerly awaiting the outcome of this thorough financial examination.
Governor El-Rufai’s response to these developments and the potential ramifications of this investigation on Kaduna’s political landscape remain subjects of keen interest and anticipation among citizens and observers alike.
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