Civic Accountability · Nigeria

NGScorecard

Previously in Jigawa:
Term report
Documented cases of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct by Jigawa State government officials and agencies during the 2015–2023 term. Sources linked on each card.
2
Total cases
0
Convicted
0
Ongoing
0
Dismissed
Govt response:
Public Funds
EFCC arrest of former commissioner Aminu Ahmed Kanta
investigating
Allegation
The EFCC arrested and took to Abuja for interrogation Aminu Ahmed Kanta, who served in Badaru's cabinet as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Commissioner for Land and Regional Planning, and Special Adviser on Political Affairs, over matters connected to his time in office.
Outcome / Status
No charges had been publicly confirmed as of the most recent reporting.
Public Funds
State Assembly probe into 2019-2024 financial irregularities
investigating
Allegation
The Jigawa State House of Assembly's Public Accounts Committee opened a probe covering the final years of Badaru's tenure (2019-2024) and 27 local government chairmen, citing questionable procurement procedures, unverifiable expenditures, missing financial records and budget overruns.
Outcome / Status
The probe was ongoing as of the most recent reporting, with no findings finalised.