Muhyi Rimingado, the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), is being investigated by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the Kano anti-graft body’s Director of Finance to Abuja to provide the agency with pertinent transactions regarding the embattled Rimingado.
A letter of invitation sighted by newsmen, dated 8th August 2023 and signed by Muhtar Bello – acting Deputy Director, Cybercrime and other related crimes, EFCC, stated that PCACC should disclose Rimingado’s bank records beginning in 2019 for required action.
“The Commission is investigating a case in which certain clarification from your office is critical,” it says.
“In light of the foregoing, you are requested to kindly release the Director of Finance and Accounts to report for an interview with the undersigned on Monday, August 29th, 2023 at 1000hours at Plot 301/302 Institution and Research District Jabi, along Airport Road, Abuja.” He should bring the following information:
“Details of total funds released to your office by Kano State’s Office of the Accountant-General from the fiscal years 2019 to 2021.”
“Details of total funds released to your office by the Kano State Ministry of Local Government between 2019 and 2021, including contracts executed and beneficiary account details.”
“Any other relevant information that may assist the commission in its investigation.”
In another letter, CCB Director of Intelligence, inquiry, and Monitoring Gwimi S. P. stated that the Bureau has initiated an inquiry into Rimingado’s suspected violation of the Code of Public Officers.
It also requested that the Kano anti-corruption agency’s Director, Personnel Management Department, supply the needed information to facilitate the investigation.
“Pursuant to the mandate and powers of the Bureau as enshrined in the 3rd Schedule, Part 1, paragraph 3(e) to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, the Code of Conduct Bureau is investigating a case of alleged violation of the Code of Public Officers against a staff of your organisation by name Muhuyi Magaji Gado,” the letter dated 14th August and addressed to Rimingado reads.
“As a result, you are kindly requested to provide the Bureau with Certified True Copies (CTC) of the following specific information:
“His appointment/acceptance letter
“ii Salary payslips from July 2020 to August 2023; Service Records.”
“Please accept the Bureau’s assurances of esteemed regards as we await your urgent response.”