The Nation Newspaper Probe: El-Rufai, ex-commissioners ‘mismanaged N423b,’ says Kaduna Assembly
It urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to probe the former governor and his appointees for unauthorised cash withdrawals in dollar and naira.But the ex-governor described the report as “jaundiced and politically-motivated”, promising to “respond roboustly” after getting the full report.
The report alleged that most of the loans obtained by the El-Rufai Administration were not used for the purpose for which they were secured, while due process was not followed in some cases. The report says: “The Governor of Kaduna State, between 29th May 2015 to 29th May 2023 as the Chief Executive Officer of the State, breached his oath of office contained in the 7th Schedule to the Constitution and failed to exercise due discretion in the administration of the state.
It asked the contractors to refund N36.3 billion to the state government, being either overpayments, monies paid for work not done and funds diverted. Those in service asked to step aside are the Commissioner of Finance, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board , Executive Secretary of the State Pension Bureau, and Managing Directors of the Kaduna Market Development and Management Company Ltd.
The House said there were unjustified cash withdrawals to the tune of N4,936,916,333.00 between 2019 to 2022 by the finance commissioner and the Accountant General, as well as $1.4 Million from the Kaduna State Economic Transformation Account.
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