Documented cases of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct by Kano State government officials and agencies during the 2015–2023 term. Sources linked on each card.
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Total cases
0
Convicted
0
Ongoing
0
Dismissed
Govt response:
investigatingStalled
Allegation
Video footage published by Daily Nigerian in 2018 allegedly showed Ganduje receiving bundles of dollar notes as a bribe from contractors.
Outcome / Status
Kano's own Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed via forensic analysis that the video was not doctored; a court later ruled the state commission lacked power to prosecute the case, leaving it to the EFCC, which had not concluded prosecution as of this update.
Administration's response
Ganduje went to court seeking to permanently restrain the EFCC from investigating him over the videos.
investigatingPursuing
Allegation
Kano State High Court fixed 17 April 2024 for Ganduje's arraignment on eight counts covering an alleged $413,000 bribe and misappropriation of ₦1.38 billion.
Outcome / Status
Case proceeded to trial; no verdict was identified as of this update.
investigatingPursuing
Allegation
The Kano State Government sued Ganduje and his sons on 13 October 2025, alleging his administration stripped the state of its 20% equity stake in Dala Inland Dry Port Limited through unauthorised transfers to family-linked private entities, and seeking recovery of ₦4.49 billion allegedly misappropriated.
Outcome / Status
Suit filed at the Kano State High Court; unresolved as of this update.
investigatingPursuing
Allegation
Ganduje is accused of conspiring to divert over ₦57.43 billion meant for Kano's 44 local government areas, allegedly using the funds to acquire luxury properties locally and internationally.
Outcome / Status
Allegation under investigation as of this update; no conviction reported.