By Usman Usman Garba
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to settling the outstanding entitlements of former councillors, some of which date back to 2014.
This assurance was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.
The announcement was made during an event where former councillors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) formally joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) through the Maslaha Forum for Kano State Councillors, Supervisors, and Advisors.
Governor Yusuf commended the councillors for their decision to change allegiances, attributing their move to dissatisfaction with the previous administration’s neglect in paying their entitlements.
“Their decision is justified,” Yusuf said, “and I assure them that their entitlements will soon be paid.”
He disclosed that a committee has been formed to oversee the payment process, which will follow a method similar to that used for pensioners.
Additionally, he directed the newly appointed chairpersons of Kano’s 44 local governments to identify all former councillors who have yet to receive their benefits.
Expressing his gratitude for the councillors’ support, Yusuf emphasized that the NNPP prioritizes the welfare of the people, contrasting this approach with the previous government, which he described as indifferent to the councillors’ struggles.
Hon. Sunusi Kata Madobi, chairman of the Maslaha Forum, explained that many former councillors who served between 2015 and 2023 decided to join the NNPP due to Governor Yusuf’s dedication to their welfare.
According to Madobi, these former councillors had repeatedly requested their benefits but were disregarded by the previous administration.
