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The Code of Conduct Tribunal, has suspended the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhyi Magaji.
Magaji, who is facing charges ranging from alleged conflict of interest, breach of the code of conduct for public officers, abuse of office, false asset declaration, to bribery and accepting gifts, among others, was arraigned in Abuja on Thursday.
The CCT granted the application directing the defendant to step aside as the chairman of PCACC over the allegation of contravening the provisions of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act CAP C15 LFN 2004.
The tribunal also ordered the Kano State Governor and the Secretary to the State Government to appoint the most appropriate officer to take over as acting chairman of the commission, pending the hearing and determination of the case against Magaji.
The CCB’s spokesperson, Veronica Kato, revealed the development in a statement on Friday.
Kato said, “The Code of Conduct Tribunal has suspended the Chairman, Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, in Abuja.”
The Chairman, of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, established that the tribunal has the competence and jurisdiction to hear the case.
“He explained that Muhuyi Magaji could not continue to discharge the duties and responsibilities of his office while facing trial, to avoid any interference with the case, hence, the suspension."
