The Chairman of Tofa Native Authorities Space, Kano State, Ibrahim Yakubu Addis, has cleared the air on the controversy surrounding the Lambu–Banki–Yarimawa–Jakata highway venture, following the arrest of two youths over their social media posts.
Talking in an interview with Kano Occasions, Yakubu Addis dismissed the claims by the duo — Shamsu Safiyanu Lambu, popularly referred to as Shamzeet, and Murtala Garba Doka — that the highway venture was awarded at a value of ₦240 million and left uncompleted.
He mentioned, “The contract awarded by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is for the development of a feeder highway, not a coal tar highway, and the full price is lower than ₦70 million. The venture was accomplished 100 per cent, opposite to the false claims circulating on-line.”
Kano Occasions gathered that the 2 youths have been arrested on Monday after posting allegations on Fb that the highway venture was each uncompleted and overvalued.
Nonetheless, the native authorities chairman disclosed that the youths had since been launched on Wednesday after assembly with elders from their Lambu Ward and tendering an apology over their actions.
“The matter has been resolved peacefully,” Addis mentioned. “They met with their elders, apologized, and confirmed regret. We accepted their apology as a result of, as neighborhood leaders, we consider in correction, not punishment.”
Whereas reaffirming his administration’s dedication to delivering improvement throughout Tofa Native Authorities Space, Addis cautioned residents towards spreading unverified info on social media.
He mentioned, “We encourage freedom of expression — it’s a part of democracy — however it should include accountability. Individuals ought to all the time affirm information earlier than making public feedback that may mislead others.”
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