The Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, has been suspended from his position by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) following a 10-count charge of corruption filed against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on November 16, 2023.

The suspension was announced through a concise statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Veronica Kato, the Chief Press Secretary of the CCB. Kato highlighted that the decision to suspend Magaji was made to prevent any potential interference with the ongoing trial against him.

“Delivering the ruling, the Chairman CCT, Justice Danladi Umar, established that the Tribunal has the competence and jurisdiction to hear the case,” stated Kato.

Justice Umar emphasized the impropriety of Magaji continuing to fulfill the duties of his office while facing trial. “Muhuyi Magaji cannot continue to discharge the duties and responsibilities of his office while facing trial, to avoid any interference with the case. Hence the suspension, pending the conclusion of the trial,” Kato clarified.

The case against Magaji has been adjourned to May 7th and 8th, 2024, for further hearings.