Kano LG chairman Sacks  Secretary, Four Others Over Alleged Pro-Tinubu, Barau Group Membership

The Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, Hon. Lawan Najume Kabo, has dismissed the Secretary of the council and four other appointed officials over their alleged membership of a political support group associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin.

Sources within the council told our correspondent that the five officials were dismissed on Monday following allegations that they were members of the Tinubu Maliya Shonikan Support Group, a political group said to be sympathetic to the President and the Deputy Senate President.

Those affected include the council secretary and four other appointees serving in different capacities within the local government administration.

The development comes amid increasing political realignments and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political activities already intensifying across Kano State.

Sources said the decision has generated reactions among political actors and supporters in Kabo, particularly over the alleged involvement of the affected officials in a political support group outside the local political structure.

However, the council chairman had, as of the time of filing this report, not issued a formal statement explaining the reasons for the dismissals.

The affected officials have also not publicly responded to their removal or the allegations of membership of the support group.

A senior council official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the chairman was concerned about maintaining discipline, loyalty and unity of purpose within his administration.

“This is about maintaining discipline and focus in governance,” the source said.

The official, however, did not provide further details on whether the affected officials had been given an opportunity to respond to the allegations before their dismissal.

The development is likely to fuel further political debate in Kabo and the wider Kano State as political parties and support groups begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.