Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sharply condemned what he described as the unprofessional and partisan actions of the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The governor accused the CP of deliberate sabotage following the police command’s sudden withdrawal from the 2025 Independence Day celebrations in Kano.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf said the boycott order, delivered just hours before the commencement of the event, was a betrayal of constitutional duty and a “clear demonstration of bias and insubordination.”
The governor, who presided over the celebration at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, described CP Bakori as a “political police officer” whose conduct has eroded public trust in the force. He accused the CP of aligning with political interests opposed to the will of Kano people.
“As the Chief Security Officer of Kano State, we cannot tolerate sabotage to the peace, security, and wellbeing of our citizens. It is disgraceful that a Commissioner of Police would descend so low into partisan politics by boycotting a national event that symbolizes unity, patriotism, and democracy,” Governor Yusuf declared.
Governor Yusuf and Kano stakeholders present at the parade — including traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, labour unions, and NNPP lawmakers — unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in CP Bakori. They urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police to immediately replace him with a competent, non-partisan officer.
While condemning the police, Governor Yusuf praised the participation of other security outfits at the Independence Day Parade, including the Nigeria Customs Service, Immigration Service, Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, and the State Directorate of Security Services. He described their collaboration as proof that security can thrive without bias.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that no act of sabotage by compromised officials will destabilize Kano. He assured residents that his government will continue to work with neutral security agencies to maintain peace.
