The Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, has been suspended by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) due to allegations of corrupt practices.
The suspension comes after the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) filed a 10-count charge against him on November 16, 2023.
A statement from the Chief Press Secretary of the CCB, Veronica Kato, in Abuja announced the suspension.
The statement emphasized that the tribunal wants to prevent Magaji from potentially influencing his trial.
Kato said, “Delivering the ruling, the Chairman CCT, Justice Danladi Umar, established that the Tribunal has the competence and jurisdiction to hear the case.”
Justice Umar stated that it would not be suitable for Magaji to continue working in his position while undergoing trial.
The trial for Magaji has been postponed to May 7th and 8th, 2024, for additional hearings.
It is anticipated that during these hearings, both the prosecution and defense will present their arguments and evidence to the Tribunal.
