The Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (PCCSOs), a group comprising 201 member organizations, has distanced itself from a protest staged by a group of five civil society organizations under the banner “Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption.”
The coalition, in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano, stated that the protest, which took place on 4 September, did not reflect the collective position of the civil society community in the state, describing the group as “self-styled” and unrepresentative.
According to the PCCSOs, while civil society has a duty to promote transparency and accountability, it must do so with fairness, objectivity, and truth.
The coalition faulted the protest organizers for making sweeping allegations against the Kano State Government and some public officials without waiting for competent authorities to conclude their investigations.
“These remain allegations, not facts.
“Anti-graft agencies are still investigating, and no court of law has found the accused guilty. Passing premature judgment misleads the public and undermines due process,” the statement read.
The coalition highlighted efforts by the Kano State Government to entrench accountability, including compliance with external audits, adoption of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), establishment of procurement monitoring units, and an open budgeting process with CSO participation.
On development projects, the PCCSOs acknowledged ongoing investigations into isolated cases of diversion but argued that it was “unfair” to generalize them as systemic.
The group pointed to progress in road rehabilitation, school renovations, and health sector interventions, which it said had been independently documented by civil society monitors.
The coalition also dismissed claims of harassment of CSOs and the media, insisting that civic space in Kano remained open and that CSOs continue to serve on government oversight platforms.
While reiterating its support for agencies such as the EFCC and ICPC, the PCCSOs warned against politicising the anti-corruption fight or using CSOs as tools for smear campaigns.
“Our collective focus must remain on strengthening institutions, protecting public resources, and ensuring the dividends of governance reach the people,” the statement concluded.
Hassan Ibrahim Gama – Convener
Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma – Co-Convener
Endorsed by:
1. Farouk Umar
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE)
2. Peter Hassan Tijani
Network for Empowerment and Development Initiative (NEDIN)
3. Yahaya A. Yahaya
National association of persons with physical disabilities Kano Chapter (NAPWPD)
4. Hassan Ibrahim Gama.
Masses First International Organization -MFI
5. Wali Ado Rano
Voice of the Hopeful Enlightenment and Development Initiative (VOHEDI)
6. Nworisa Michael
Stand For Peace Initiative
7. Dr. Kabir Hamisu Kura.
Community Development Initiative
8. Rakiya Abba Tahula
Interfaith Peace Foundation
9. Dr. Ramatu Garba
Support for Women and Teenage Children (SWATCH)
10. Maimuna Umar Sheriff
Centre for Gender Base Violence Advocacy
11. Ahmad Tijjani
Alkali Ahmad Center For Development
12. Ibrahim Muhammed
Rural – Urban Slums Development Initiative (RUSDI)
13. Abubakar Shariff Jaddah
Society for Women and Child Health Initiative (SWACHI)
14. Saratu I. Maigida
Lifeline Initiative For Widows Empowerment and Economic Development (LIWEED)
15. Ali Suleiman
Friends of the Community Organization (FOCO)
16. Halima Titi Bello
Women Gender Developers (WOGEND)
17. Dr. Yahaya Danjuma
International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS)
18. Safayanu Bichi
Kano Budget Working Group
19. Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Community Rights Initiative of Nigeria (CORIN)
20. Abdulrahman Uba Daushe
Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN)
21. Rakiya Ladi Musa
Ansar Women Development
22. Sabo Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association
23. Sunusi Hashimu
Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment (SOCSEE)
24. Samaila Namadi Ahmad
Yadfulde kiru local government Association and development
25. Asaju KolawoleKola
Kola and Funke Care Foundation
26. Ruth Stephen
Touch and Care Foundation (TOCAF)
27. Bashir A Bashir
Diamond Youth For Community Development
28. Salisu Gambo Ditol
Youth mobilization by media
29. Dr. Auwalu Halilu
Non-formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives ( NDEHI)
30. Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum
31. Ola Taiwo
Mari-Care Foundation for Widows, Single Parents, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Nigeria. (MARI-CARE)
32. Suleiman Idris
Northern Youth Assembly
33. Mohammed Hussaini
Nigerian Democracy Working Group
34. Haj. Aisha Ahmed Abdulkadir (Dangi)
Sustainable Diana mic and Human Development Initiative
35. Gharzali Ibrahim Ungogo
Ummatee Centre for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS) –
36. Rabi Yusuf Gezawa MON
Center For Empowerment Of Older Persons And The Vulnerable (CEOPAV)- Formally know as GADIAC
37. Mustapha Muhammed
Social Awareness and Community Development Initiative (SACDI Nigeria)
38. Prof Muhammad Bello Shitu
Inclusive Community Education and Development Association ( ICEADA)
39. Ismail Kanye
KABO Local Government Development Forum
40. Bello Abdulkadir Karaye
Rogo/Karaye Conerned Citizen
41. Hassan Musa Yaro
Cardinal and Development Support Initiative
42. Maimuna Shu’aibu
Muna Helping Hand Foundation
43. Aisha Halliru
Halliru Memorial Youth Development and Empowerment initiative (AYDI)
44. Yusuf Muhammad Anas
Dawaki Youth Network for Better Tomorrow Initiatives
45. Umaima Muhammad.
Aminci Multipurpose Development Association.
46. Hassan Jibril
Gano Development Association
47. Nusaibatu Muhammad
Iyayen Giji Development Association.
48. Adamu Balarabe Sarbi
Sarbi Development Association
49. Abdurrazak Ayuba usaini
Minjbir East Community Development Association(Mecda)
50. Zubairu Bala
Kwarkiya Youth Mobilization Forum
51. Ismaila Abdullahi
Gidan Kankara City Community
52. Audu Saidu
Mu Tallafi Juna Kadawa (B) Gwale Local Government
53. Umar Iliyasu Madobi
Madobi Youth Development Forum
54. Nura Lambu
Tofa Youth Development Forum
55. Shehu Isah
Gajida Youth Development Associations
56. Abdulaziz Habibu Bello
Yanoko Youth Development Association
57. Suleiman Lawan
Gulu Community Development Association
58. Ubale Yusuf
Kofar Gabas Development Association
59. Dalhatu Jibrin Dalhatu
Karaye Initiative Forum
60. Abubakar Auwal Ahmad
Diso Self Help Group ( DISHEG) Gwale Local Government
61. Murtala Muhd Rabiu
Hannu Dayawa Youth development Association Bachirawa – Ungogo Local Govt
62. Habibu Barau Ruwantsa
Ruwantsa Youth Development Association, Dambatta
63. Sulaiman Yusuf Maitama
Dambatta Reporters
64. Kabiru Balarabe Dambatta
Dambatta Academic Forum
65. Auwal Idris Dorayi
Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ
66. Garba Lawan
Rano Development Association
67. Adamu Umar
Rano Youth Enlightenment Forum
68. Auwal Ayuba
Toranke Educational care & support Association.
69. Aminu Sa’ad
Consolidated Ajingi Development Association.
70. Saminu Yusha’u Chula
Chula Area Development Association.
71. Abdullahi Madaki
Kunkurawa Youth Development
72. Sunusi Garba Shehu Gajale
Kafin maiyaki Community Development Association (KACODA), Kiru Local Government Area.
73. Ahmad Tahir
Doguwa Tailoring association.
74. Abdulrazaq Ado Zango
Kano Initiatives Of Persons With Special Needs (KIPSN)
75. Dr. Mustapha Mukhatar
Danbatta Development Forum (DDF)
76. Amb. Abbas Abdullahi
Beyond Border Alliance (BBA)
77. Mal. Abubakar Muhammad
One Voice Development Initiative (OVID)
78. Lami Bako Yakasai
Enlightenment And Empowerment Of Northern Women Initiative
79. Solomon Samuel
Mercy Helpline Initiative
80. Barr. Mustapha Idris
Human Right and Community initiative. Contact person
81. Khadija A. Muhammad
Nana Aisha Development Initiative (NADI)
82. Isiyaku Ahmed
Community Initiative for Climate Engagement and Development (CICEND)
83. Bashir Adamu Jigirya
Participatory Learning and Action for Community Ownership (PLACO)
84. Comrade Ali Wali
Network for Environmental Safety and Society Development (NESSD)
85. Barr. Aisha Ali Tijjani
Sayyidatu Wal adfal Foundation (Women and Children Foundation)
86. Grace Musa
Standup for Women Society
87. Sani Shafi’u
Dawaki Community Health Initiative (DCHI)
88. Hussiani Muhd Shehu
Alternative for Governance
89. Ummuikursim Hassan Ibrahim
Women for Women Forum
90. Comfort Omownmi Williams
Green Pasture and Home Initiative (GPHI)
91. Bar. Maryam Abubakar
Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA)
92. Barrister. Badamasi
Kano First Forum
93. Comr. Suleiman Indabawa
Save the Future Initiative (SAFI)
94. Amb. Mustapha Abdullahi
Kano Youth Digital Rangers
95. Comrd. Naziru Muhd
Grand Alliance
96. Amb. Najib Hamza
Better Future Community
97. Comrd. Abdullahi Baba
Great Nigeria Initiative(GNi)
98. Barrister. Mukhtar Musa
Patriotic Enlightenment Summit (PES)
99. Haj. Aisha shettima
Joint Action Campaign for Development (JACOD)
100. Maryam Usman
iForward Women Initiative
101. Ghali El Abdullahi
Youth O clock
102. Haj. Amina Aqeel
Save the Widow
103. Sayyaada Khadija Muhammad
Dogaro- Da Kai charity Foundation
104. Haj. Nafeesah Muhd
Nigerian youth political movement
105. Comrd Muhammad Tata
Kano Eye Forum
106. Comrd. Munnir
Nigeria First Movement.
107. Aliyu Yahaya Dorayi
Center For Community Support And Human Development
108. Umar Sayyadi Muhammad
Guiding Light Information Technology.
109. Comr Bello Tukur
Kainuwa youths progress community development association ( KYPCODA)
110. Hadiza Bala Fagge
Women Peace and Security Network (WPSN)
111. Kabiru Musa
Gender Coalition for Justice (GCAJ)
112. Shuaibu Salihi
Women Widows and Orphans and Development Initiative (WWODI)
113. Sagir Salihu Chedi
Voice And Accountability Platform (VAP)
114. Muhammad Aliyu Sunusi
Kutama Development Association
115. Abdullahi Abdulrahman Sango
Yan Dalla Youth Association
116. Abdulmajid Hamza
Sukuma Development Association
117. Nasir Kabir
Dokadawa Youth Progressive Association
118. Sardo Iliya
Yandadi Community Development Association
119. Ali Ibrahim
Movement for Accountability and Tranprency Initaitive
120. Kabiru Ashiru Aliyu
Rano Youth Progressive Association
121. Salmanu Muhammed
WAZOBIA International Women and Children Foundation, Kano
122. Umar Nasir Kofa
Kofa Youth Development Association
123. Sunusi Mamuda
Wudil Association Cooperative
124. Mudassir Garba Garko
Garko Youth Progressive Movement
125. Kabiru Sani
Kalam Waheed Development
126. Ibrahim Abubakar Bello
Gaya Youth Forum
127. Adam Abdullahi Yusuf
Hasken Alheri Youth Development
128. Adam Balarabe Sarbi
Fitilar Sarbi da Kewaye
129. Umar Aminu Umar
Sharifai Youth Development Forum
130. Mohammed Inuwa
Gyara Kayanka
131. Salmanu Abdulmutallib
Doguwa Community Research Problem
132. Amina Muhammad
Gabasawa Women Development
133. Ahmad Tijjani Yau
Civil Society Scaling -up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN)
134. Bashir isyaku
DOKA youth development forum
135. Abdullahi Mustapha
Shanono Youth Association
136. Jamilu Lawan Kura
Kura Youth Development Association
137. Ahmad Sani
SAYE Youth Development Association
138. Mukhtar Tukur
Bagwai First
139. Kabiru Ghali Nagogo
Kadawa Youth Enlightenment
140. Mujahid Shuaibu Abdullahi
Hamdala Rice Processing Association
141. Ado inusa
Annuri Social Club Association
142. Samuel Eneojo
Merit Kano
143. Mrs. Esther Abdulahi Kingsley
Inter-tribe Community Support Forum
144. Ibrahim H. Sale
Halib Community Education Initiative
145. Sani shuaibu Rogo
Rogo Concern Citizens
146. Bello Sunusi Zarewa
Zarewa/Karo development Association
147. Bilal Kabiru
Rogo Ruma development Association
148. Abdulrazak Musa
Rogo Youths Development Association
149. Bunya Ahamad
Rogo youth awereness for Development
150. Yusif fulantan
Fulatan Development Association
151. Samaila Inuwa Abubakar
Bargoni Civil Society Development Association.
152. Abdulaziz Abdullahi
Kiru Zumunta Development Association
153. Muhammad Gambo
Yako Development Association
154. Aminu Musa Abdullahi
Action Group Development Association Dansoshiya
155. Zakariyya Sulaiman Umar
Kogo Civil Society
156. Yahuza Ishaq Dangora
Dangora Development Association
157. Muazzam Iliyasu Ado
Ba’Awa Community Development Association.
158. Mansur Shuaibu Muhammad
Dashi civil society organization
159. Ado Yunusa
Zuwo Annure Development Association
160. Fulani Yahaya
Galadimawa. Miyati Allah
161. Magaji Bala Gale
Gajale youths development
162. Sheriff Abubakar
Sheriff orphanage and charity home foundation (Sheriff foundation)
163. Muhammad Datti
Initiative For Health Rescue And Risk Reduction (IHRAR)
164. Mahbub Hashim
Child health initiative and society development (CHISOD)
165. Shamsiyya Dau Abdullahi
Promoters of community health (POCOH)
166. Safiyya S. Abdul
Support Group for Good Governance Organisations SG3
167. Ubali Yusif
Kofar gabas GULU progressive Ass
168. Nura Idris Adam
Asakala Development Association
169. Jamilu Raiyanu
GULU Unguwar sama Petrotic Movement
170. Abbas Muhd
Jili Youth Awirenessass
171. Rabiu Garba Sani
Rimin Gado Kofar Arewa Alliance
172. Jamilu Tafida
Janguza youth and societal development forum( JYDF)
173. Usman Umar Muhammad
Suhail Human Development Concepts (SUHUDEC)
174. Abdurrashid Salisu Baba
Tsakuwa mu Farka Development Association
175. Musa Yakubu kode
Kode Ina Mafita
176. Musa Murtala
Dawakin kudu youths Network
177. Umaima Murtala
Hasken Matasan Dawakin kudu
178. Ibrahim Tukur
Kuttawa Development Association D/kudu
179. Umar M. Faruk
Muryar Inuwar Munanen Arewa
180. Nafisat Alhassan
Aminchi multi purpose development association chairman
181. Ali Hamisu Lambu
Inuwar Al,Umma Lambu Fegi
182. Dr Iliyasu Suleiman Dawakin Tofa
Light House Self Reliance Initiative
183. Abdul Mumini Bin Yusuf-
Association For Adult and Non Formal Education Centres
184. Jamila Alhassan
Dogaro da Kai Development Association
185. Hadiza Muhammad
Iyayen Marayu Development Association
186. Abubakar Umar Idris Makoda
Makoda Youth Development Congress
187. Sadiya Garba Mu’azu
Mother’s Association of Nigeria Makoda Chapter
188. Aisha Sani
Mothers Association of Nigeria
189. Gharzali Ishaq
Better Bichi Assured Association
190. Saifullahi Yahaya
Dawakin Tofa Unity Forum
191. Abdullahi Sunusi Abdulhamid
Badako Development Forum Dawakin Tofa
192. Shitu Salisu Ahmad
Danguguwa Tayani Mugyara
193. Mudansir Isah
Dawakin Tofa Youths Awareness
194. Adamu Mamuda
Burkum Youth Initiative
195. Abubakar said Muhammad Rogo
Rogo youths for change
196
Usman Awaisu Umar
Garun Malam Youth Progressive Movement
197. Zakari Yusif Kachako
Kachako Youth Forum
198. Abdurrahman idris
Zumunta Youth Association
199. Adamu Salisu Ismail
Kungiyar Taimakon Juna Wangara
200. Muhammad Tukur Garba
Institute for human development and information technology (IHDIT)
201. Inuwa Abubakar
Kibiya Community Development Initiative
