On Tuesday, the Kano State Government announced the revocation of accreditation from 14 journalists assigned to cover its activities from respective organizations.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, sent the affected reporters on Monday, asking them to return to their respective organizations for replacements.
Although no official justification was given for the decision, Dawakin-Tofa’s statement on the Government House press crew’s WhatsApp group referred to recent events.
He wrote, “Gentlemen of the press. Permit me to thank all of you for a job well done in the last one year and a few months. Unfortunately, while I was away in the Republic of Serbia last week, some undisclosed issues happened, and the leadership needed to take a decision at this critical time.”
The statement listed the 14 journalists affected, including directors, producers, and cameramen from various media organizations. Among those named were: Aliyu Yusuf, Director Public Enlightenment – Sani Suraj Abubakar, PRO- Adamu Dabo, Chairman Crew – FRCN- Naziru Yau, ARTV- Sadiq Sani AA, ARTV- Rabiu Sunusi, Triumph- Umar Sheka, Freedom- Jabir Dan’abba, Nasara- Labaran Sound- Simon, AIT Cameraman- Nasiru Danhaki, NTA- Abdullahi Sule, Driver- Murtala Baba Kusa, Express- Ibrahim Muazzam, Radio Kano.
