The self parading CSOs that issued statements on protest walks are politically motivated……
The attention of 201 members of the Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (PCCSOs) in Kano State has been drawn to a publication titled “Protest and Solidarity Walk by Kano Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption” dated 4th September 2025, allegedly issued and signed by five CSOs under the self-styled name Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption.
While civil society has the duty to promote transparency and accountability, it is equally bound by the principles of fairness, objectivity, and truth. We therefore wish to clarify as follows:
Misrepresentation of CSOs:
The so-called “Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption” is not a recognized coalition within the Kano CSO family. Their protest does not represent the collective position of the civil society community in Kano State. It is misleading to claim to speak for “the people of Kano” without the mandate of the broader CSO constituency.
On Allegations of Corruption:
The protest letter makes sweeping allegations against named public officials and the Kano State Government. We categorically state that these remain allegations, not established facts. Anti- graft agencies are still investigating the issues, and no court of competent jurisdiction has found the accused persons guilty. It is therefore irresponsible for any group to pass judgment prematurely and mislead the public.
Government’s Efforts in Transparency:
Contrary to the claims, the Kano State Government has put in place mechanisms to ensure transparency in the management of resources, including:
Full compliance with external audits and fiscal reporting.
Adoption of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), which has reduced leakages and improved financial discipline.
Establishment of procurement monitoring units and anti-corruption desks across MDAs.
Open Budgeting Process where civil society actively participates in budget tracking.
Regular CSO–Government engagement platforms on service delivery in education, health, Information, water, social protection and Climate Change.
These demonstrate government’s commitment to accountability and should not be ignored by selective narratives.
On Palliatives and Development Projects:
Isolated incidents cited in the protest letter are being investigated, but to generalize them as systemic diversion is unfair. Significant progress has been recorded in road rehabilitation, school renovations, and health sector support across the state. Civil society has documented these gains through independent monitoring.
On Harassment of CSOs and Media:
The allegation of harassment is unfounded. The Kano State Government continues to provide an enabling environment for CSOs and the press to operate. Members of the civil society are part of government committees and oversight platforms — evidence that civic space remains open.
Our Position as Civil Society:
We support the EFCC, ICPC, and all oversight agencies to continue their work diligently. However, we reject attempts to politicize the anti-corruption fight or to use CSOs as tools for smear campaigns against individuals, institutions or government. True accountability must be based on evidence, due process, and constructive engagement — not sensational protests. Our forum frowns at any form of harassment and urged any CSO that experienced harassment to show evidence in a transparent manner.
Commitment to the People of Kano:
We restate that resources meant for the development of Kano must be used transparently and accountably. Where wrongdoing is established, culprits must face the law. At the same time, the civil society community remains committed to promoting peace, democratic stability,and constructive reform processes rather than divisive or sensational campaigns.
Conclusion
The Kano CSO community remains committed to protecting public resources, promoting transparency, and ensuring that development reaches the people. We call on the public to disregard divisive narratives and instead support collective, evidence-based actions that strengthen governance in the state.
The fight against corruption in Kano State requires unity, responsibility, and integrity among all stakeholders. We urge the general public to disregard any attempt to use the civil society space for political grandstanding or to malign individuals without due process. Our collective focus must remain on strengthening institutions, protecting public resources, and ensuring that the dividends of governance reach the people.
Signed,
Hassan Ibrahim Gama Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Convener Co-Convener
Endorsed by:
S/N
Name
Organization
1
Farouk Umar
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE)
2
Peter Hassan Tijani
Network for Empowerment and Development Initiative (NEDIN)
3
Yahaya A. Yahaya
National association of persons with physical disabilities Kano Chapter (NAPWPD)
4
Hassan Ibrahim Gama.
Masses First International Organization -MFI
5
Wali Ado Rano
Voice of the Hopeful Enlightenment and Development Initiative (VOHEDI)
6
Nworisa Michael
Stand For Peace Initiative
7
Dr. Kabir Hamisu Kura.
Community Development Initiative
8
Rakiya Abba Tahula
Interfaith Peace Foundation
9
Dr. Ramatu Garba
Support for Women and Teenage Children (SWATCH)
10
Maimuna Umar Sheriff
Centre for Gender Base Violence Advocacy
11
Ahmad Tijjani
Alkali Ahmad Center For Development
12
Ibrahim Muhammed
Rural – Urban Slums Development Initiative (RUSDI)
13
Abubakar Shariff Jaddah
Society for Women and Child Health Initiative (SWACHI)
14
Saratu I. Maigida
Lifeline Initiative For Widows Empowerment and Economic Development (LIWEED)
15
Ali Suleiman
Friends of the Community Organization (FOCO)
16
Halima Titi Bello
Women Gender Developers (WOGEND)
17
Dr. Yahaya Danjuma
International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS)
18
Safayanu Bichi
Kano Budget Working Group
19
Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Community Rights Initiative of Nigeria (CORIN)
20
Abdulrahman Uba Daushe
Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN)
21
Rakiya Ladi Musa
Ansar Women Development
22
Sabo Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association
23
Sunusi Hashimu
Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment (SOCSEE)
24
Samaila Namadi Ahmad
Yadfulde kiru local government Association and development
25
Asaju KolawoleKola
Kola and Funke Care Foundation
26
Ruth Stephen
Touch and Care Foundation (TOCAF)
27
Bashir A Bashir
Diamond Youth For Community Development
28
Salisu Gambo Ditol
Youth mobilization by media
29
Dr. Auwalu Halilu
Non-formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives ( NDEHI)
30
Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum
31
Ola Taiwo
Mari-Care Foundation for Widows, Single Parents, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Nigeria. (MARI-CARE)
32
Suleiman Idris
Northern Youth Assembly
33
Mohammed Hussaini
Nigerian Democracy Working Group
34
Haj. Aisha Ahmed Abdulkadir (Dangi)
Sustainable Diana mic and Human Development Initiative
35
Gharzali Ibrahim Ungogo
Ummatee Centre for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS) –
36
Rabi Yusuf Gezawa MON
Center For Empowerment Of Older Persons And The Vulnerable (CEOPAV)- Formally know as GADIAC
37
Mustapha Muhammed
Social Awareness and Community Development Initiative (SACDI Nigeria)
38
Prof Muhammad Bello Shitu
Inclusive Community Education and Development Association ( ICEADA)
39
Ismail Kanye
KABO Local Government Development Forum
40
Bello Abdulkadir Karaye
Rogo/Karaye Conerned Citizen
41
Hassan Musa Yaro
Cardinal and Development Support Initiative
42
Maimuna Shu’aibu
Muna Helping Hand Foundation
43
Aisha Halliru
Halliru Memorial Youth Development and Empowerment initiative (AYDI)
44
Yusuf Muhammad Anas
Dawaki Youth Network for Better Tomorrow Initiatives
45
Umaima Muhammad.
Aminci Multipurpose Development Association.
46
Hassan Jibril
Gano Development Association
47
Nusaibatu Muhammad
Iyayen Giji Development Association.
48
Adamu Balarabe Sarbi
Sarbi Development Association
49
Abdurrazak Ayuba usaini
Minjbir East Community Development Association(Mecda)
50
Zubairu Bala
Kwarkiya Youth Mobilization Forum
51
Ismaila Abdullahi
Gidan Kankara City Community
52
Audu Saidu
Mu Tallafi Juna Kadawa (B) Gwale Local Government
53
Umar Iliyasu Madobi
Madobi Youth Development Forum
54
Nura Lambu
Tofa Youth Development Forum
55
Shehu Isah
Gajida Youth Development Associations
56
Abdulaziz Habibu Bello
Yanoko Youth Development Association
57
Suleiman Lawan
Gulu Community Development Association
58
Ubale Yusuf
Kofar Gabas Development Association
59
Dalhatu Jibrin Dalhatu
Karaye Initiative Forum
60
Abubakar Auwal Ahmad
Diso Self Help Group ( DISHEG) Gwale Local Government
61
Murtala Muhd Rabiu
Hannu Dayawa Youth development Association Bachirawa – Ungogo Local Govt
62
Habibu Barau Ruwantsa
Ruwantsa Youth Development Association, Dambatta
63
Sulaiman Yusuf Maitama
Dambatta Reporters
64
Kabiru Balarabe Dambatta
Dambatta Academic Forum
65
Auwal Idris Dorayi
Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ
66
Garba Lawan
Rano Development Association
67
Adamu Umar
Rano Youth Enlightenment Forum
68
Auwal Ayuba
Toranke Educational care & support Association.
69
Aminu Sa’ad
Consolidated Ajingi Development Association.
70
Saminu Yusha’u Chula
Chula Area Development Association.
71
Abdullahi Madaki
Kunkurawa Youth Development
72
Sunusi Garba Shehu Gajale
Kafin maiyaki Community Development Association (KACODA), Kiru Local Government Area.
73
Ahmad Tahir
Doguwa Tailoring association.
74
Abdulrazaq Ado Zango
Kano Initiatives Of Persons With Special Needs (KIPSN)
75
Dr. Mustapha Mukhatar
Danbatta Development Forum (DDF)
76
Amb. Abbas Abdullahi
Beyond Border Alliance (BBA)
77
Mal. Abubakar Muhammad
One Voice Development Initiative (OVID)
78
Lami Bako Yakasai
Enlightenment And Empowerment Of Northern Women Initiative
79
Solomon Samuel
Mercy Helpline Initiative
80
Barr. Mustapha Idris
Human Right and Community initiative. Contact person
81
Khadija A. Muhammad
Nana Aisha Development Initiative (NADI)
82
Isyaku Ahmad
Community Initiative for Climate Engagement and Development
83
Bashir Adamu Jigirya
Participatory Learning and Action for Community Ownership (PLACO)
84
Comrade Ali Wali
Network for Environmental Safety and Society Development (NESSD)
85
Barr. Aisha Ali Tijjani
Sayyidatu Wal adfal Foundation (Women and Children Foundation)
86
Grace Musa
Standup for Women Society
87
Sani Shafi’u
Dawaki Community Health Initiative (DCHI)
88
Hussiani Muhd Shehu
Alternative for Governance
89
Ummuikursim Hassan Ibrahim
Women for Women Forum
90
Comfort Omownmi Williams
Green Pasture and Home Initiative (GPHI)
91
Bar. Maryam Abubakar
Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA)
92
Barrister. Badamasi
Kano First Forum
93
Comr. Suleiman Indabawa
Save the Future Initiative (SAFI)
94
Amb. Mustapha Abdullahi
Kano Youth Digital Rangers
95
Comrd. Naziru Muhd
Grand Alliance
96
Amb. Najib Hamza
Better Future Community
97
Comrd. Abdullahi Baba
Great Nigeria Initiative(GNi)
98
Barrister. Mukhtar Musa
Patriotic Enlightenment Summit (PES)
99
Haj. Aisha shettima
Joint Action Campaign for Development (JACOD)
100
Maryam Usman
iForward Women Initiative
101
Ghali El Abdullahi
Youth O clock
102
Haj. Amina Aqeel
Save the Widow
103
Sayyaada Khadija Muhammad
Dogaro- Da Kai charity Foundation
104
Haj. Nafeesah Muhd
Nigerian youth political movement
105
Comrd Muhammad Tata
Kano Eye Forum
106
Comrd. Munnir
Nigeria First Movement
107
Aliyu Yahaya Dorayi
Center For Community Support And Human Development
108
Umar Sayyadi Muhammad
Guiding Light Information Technology.
109
Comr Bello Tukur
Kainuwa youths progress community development association ( KYPCODA)
110
Hadiza Bala Fagge
Women Peace and Security Network (WPSN)
111
Kabiru Musa
Gender Coalition for Justice (GCAJ)
112
Shuaibu Salihi
Women Widows and Orphans and Development Initiative (WWODI)
113
Sagir Salihu Chedi
Voice And Accountability Platform (VAP)
114
Muhammad Aliyu Sunusi
Kutama Development Association
115
Abdullahi Abdulrahman Sango
Yan Dalla Youth Association
116
Abdulmajid Hamza
Sukuma Development Association
117
Nasir Kabir
Dokadawa Youth Progressive Association
118
Sardo Iliya
Yandadi Community Development Association
119
Ali Ibrahim
Movement for Accountability and Tranprency Initaitive
120
Kabiru Ashiru Aliyu
Rano Youth Progressive Association
121
Salmanu Muhammed
WAZOBIA International Women and Children Foundation, Kano
122
Umar Nasir Kofa
Kofa Youth Development Association
123
Sunusi Mamuda
Wudil Association Cooperative
124
Mudassir Garba Garko
Garko Youth Progressive Movement
125
Kabiru Sani
Kalam Waheed Development
126
Ibrahim Abubakar Bello
Gaya Youth Forum
127
Adam Abdullahi Yusuf
Hasken Alheri Youth Development
128
Adam Balarabe Sarbi
Fitilar Sarbi da Kewaye
129
Umar Aminu Umar
Sharifai Youth Development Forum
130
Mohammed Inuwa
Gyara Kayanka
131
Salmanu Abdulmutallib
Doguwa Community Research Problem
132
Amina Muhammad
Gabasawa Women Development
133
Ahmad Tijjani Yau
Civil Society Scaling -up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN)
134
Bashir isyaku
DOKA youth development forum
135
Abdullahi Mustapha
Shanono Youth Association
136
Jamilu Lawan Kura
Kura Youth Development Association
137
Ahmad Sani
SAYE Youth Development Association
138
Mukhtar Tukur
Bagwai First
139
Kabiru Ghali Nagogo
Kadawa Youth Enlightenment
140
Mujahid Shuaibu Abdullahi
Hamdala Rice Processing Association
141
Ado inusa
Annuri Social Club Association
142
Samuel Eneojo
Merit Kano
143
Mrs. Esther Abdulahi Kingsley
Inter-tribe Community Support Forum
144
brahim H. Sale
Halib Community Education Initiative
145
Sani shuaibu Rogo
Rogo Concern Citizens
146
Bello Sunusi Zarewa
Zarewa/Karo development Association
147
Bilal Kabiru
Rogo Ruma development Association
148
Abdulrazak Musa
Rogo Youths Development Association
149
Bunya Ahamad
Rogo youth awereness for Development
150
Yusif fulantan
Fulatan Development Association
151
Samaila Inuwa Abubakar
Bargoni Civil Society Development Association.
152
Abdulaziz Abdullahi
Kiru Zumunta Development Association
153
Muhammad Gambo
Yako Development Association
154
Aminu Musa Abdullahi
Action Group Development Association Dansoshiya
155
Zakariyya Sulaiman Umar
Kogo Civil Society
156
Yahuza Ishaq Dangora
Dangora Development Association
157
Muazzam Iliyasu Ado
Ba’Awa Community Development Association.
158
Mansur Shuaibu Muhammad
Dashi civil society organization
159
Ado Yunusa
Zuwo Annure Development Association
160
Fulani Yahaya
Galadimawa. Miyati Allah
161
Magaji Bala Gale
Gajale youths development
162
Sheriff Abubakar
Sheriff orphanage and charity home foundation (Sheriff foundation)
163
Muhammad Datti
Initiative For Health Rescue And Risk Reduction (IHRAR)
164
Mahbub Hashim
Child health initiative and society development (CHISOD)
165
Shamsiyya Dau Abdullahi
Promoters of community health (POCOH)
166
Safiyya S. Abdul
Support Group for Good Governance Organisations SG3
167
Ubali Yusif
Kofar gabas GULU progressive Ass
168
Nura Idris Adam
Asakala Development Association
169
Jamilu Raiyanu
GULU Unguwar sama Petrotic Movement
170
Abbas Muhd
Jili Youth Awirenessass
171
Rabiu Garba Sani
Rimin Gado Kofar Arewa Alliance
172
Jamilu Tafida
Janguza youth and societal development forum( JYDF)
173
Usman Umar Muhammad
Suhail Human Development Concepts (SUHUDEC)
174
Abdurrashid Salisu Baba
Tsakuwa mu Farka Development Association
175
Musa Yakubu kode
Kode Ina Mafita
176
Musa Murtala
Dawakin kudu youths Network
177
Umaima Murtala
Hasken Matasan Dawakin kudu
178
Ibrahim Tukur
Kuttawa Development Association D/kudu
179
Umar M. Faruk
Muryar Inuwar Munanen Arewa
180
Nafisat Alhassan
Aminchi multi purpose development association chairman
181
Ali Hamisu Lambu
Inuwar Al,Umma Lambu Fegi
182
Dr Iliyasu Suleiman Dawakin Tofa
Light House Self Reliance Initiative
183
Abdul Mumini Bin Yusuf-
Association For Adult and Non Formal Education Centres
184
Jamila Alhassan
Dogaro da Kai Development Association
185
Hadiza Muhammad
Iyayen Marayu Development Association
186
Abubakar Umar Idris Makoda
Makoda Youth Development Congress
187
Sadiya Garba Mu’azu
Mother’s Association of Nigeria Makoda Chapter
188
Aisha Sani
Mothers Association of Nigeria
189
Gharzali Ishaq
Better Bichi Assured Association
190
Saifullahi Yahaya
Dawakin Tofa Unity Forum
191
Abdullahi Sunusi Abdulhamid
Badako Development Forum Dawakin Tofa
192
Shitu Salisu Ahmad
Danguguwa Tayani Mugyara
193
Mudansir Isah
Dawakin Tofa Youths Awareness
194
Adamu Mamuda
Burkum Youth Initiative
195
Abubakar said Muhammad Rogo
Rogo youths for change
196
Usman Awaisu Umar
Garun Malam Youth Progressive Movement
197
Zakari Yusif Kachako
Kachako Youth Forum
198
Abdurrahman idris
Zumunta Youth Association
199
Adamu Salisu Ismail
Kungiyar Taimakon Juna Wangara
200
Muhammad Tukur Garba
Institute for human development and information technology (IHDIT)
201
Inuwa Abubakar
Kibiya Community Development Initiative
