Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Of Kano State
The Kano State Government has withdrawn the accreditation of 14 Journalists assigned to cover activities of the Government House.
The Spokesperson of the state Governor,Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a message sent to the affected journalists, directed them to return to their respective organizations for replacements.
Although no official reason was given for the decision, Dawakin Tofa’s message on the government house press crew’s WhatsApp platform referenced recent developments.
“Gentlemen of the press,” he wrote, “Permit me to thank all of you for a job well done in the last one year and few months. Unfortunately, while I was away to the Republic of Serbia last week, some issues happened and the leadership needed to take a decision at this critical time.”
The statement listed the 14 journalists affected, including directors, producers, and cameramen from various media organizations.
Among those named are:Aliyu Yusuf, Director Public Enlightenment- Sani Suraj Abubakar, PRO- Adamu Dabo, Chairman Crew – FRCN- Naziru Yau, ARTV- Sadiq Sani AA, ARTV- Rabiu Sunusi, Triumph and Umar Sheka, Freedom Radio.
Others are:Jabir Dan’abba, Nasara radio, Labaran,Sound operator,Simon, AIT Cameraman- Nasiru Danhaki, NTA,Abdullahi Sule, Driver, Murtala Baba Kusa, Express radio and Ibrahim Muazzam, Radio Kano.