The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) says forensic analysis confirmed that the dollar videos of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje were not doctored.
Recall that in 2017, an online publication, released some videos of Ganduje allegedly collecting kickbacks from contractors.
Speaking at ‘A One Day Public Dialogue on Anti-Corruption Crusade in Kano’, on Wednesday, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, Chairman of the agency, said the authenticity of the videos had been confirmed.
He said since the release of the footages, people have been challenging the commission under him to prove the innocence or otherwise of the former governor in the matter.
He added that his commission commenced investigation in 2018 but could not go far because Ganduje, who was governor at the time, had immunity.
“Anybody that knows can tell that I am passionate about what I am doing which is fight corruption. People are disturbing me and pressurizing me to probe the dollar video. We are on it already, part of which is; forensic analysis confirmed to us that the video is not doctored,” he said.
“We are here to fight corruption in its entirety not only on one issue. So far, we have recovered property worth N200 million. We also have a corruption case of over N100 billion which we will continue and ensure that we recover the stolen properties, money and any other belongings of government and individuals.”
Earlier in his remarks, an academician, Dr. Abdullahi Kani, said lack of investigation in corruption allegations and societal tolerance on the suspects is causing serious setback to the fight against the corruption.
