DSP Barau Jibrin Pays Ex-Kano Municipal LG Chair’s N7m Entitlements Withheld By State Govt

DSP Barau Jibrin Pays Ex-Kano Municipal LG Chair’s N7m Entitlements Withheld By State Govt

By Abdullahi Yusuf

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has paid the entitlement of the former chairman of the Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Fa’izu Alfindiki, withheld by the state government.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Malam Ismail Mudashir, said Senator Barau had issued a cheque of N7 million to the former local government chairman.

While issuing the cheque to the former LG chairman at the National Assembly, Abuja, Senator Barau said constructive criticism, like that of Alfindiki, is the lubricant of democracy.

“It is unfortunate that he has been denied his legitimate entitlements simply because he stood firmly with the APC and the people of our state. This is wrong, unjust, and a clear breach of freedom of speech and association.

“Constructive criticism, like that of Fa’izu Alfindiki, is the lubricant of democracy. Without it, this system of government will not flourish,” Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said.

Speaking after receiving the cheque, Fa’izu Alfindiki,thanked the Deputy President of the Senate, saying he had no regrets about telling the truth to the Kano State Government.

“I want to sincerely thank His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Senate and our incoming Governor, In sha Allah, for this great opportunity and honour. This singular act once again proves that the APC is a party to stand with and a platform worthy of our dedication and sacrifice.

“From the moment this incident happened, I was confident that the APC would stand by me. Today, that confidence has been justified. The Deputy President of the Senate has stood up for me, and for that, I am deeply grateful,” he said.