Kano gov appoints acting chairperson of anti-graft agency
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has appointed Barr. Hafsat Kutama as the Acting Chairperson of the state’s Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commissio Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-appoints-acting-chairperson-of-anti-graft-agency/
On Wednesday, the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, announced the appointment of Barrister Hafsat Ada'u Kutama as the Acting Chairperson of the state's Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). The Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Media, Ibrahim Adam, revealed the news on his verified social media platform.
According to Adam, "His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Barr. Hafsat Ada’u Kutama, as the Acting Chairperson of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Kano State." Prior to this appointment, Kutama had been serving as the Secretary of the Commission.
The position of Chairman of the anti-graft agency was vacated on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, when Saidu Yahaya resigned his appointment. Yahaya had been appointed as the Chairman of the PCACC in August 2025, succeeding the previous chairman, Muhuyi Rimin Gado, after the latter's tenure expired.
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