Katsina govt sacks District Head over HIV-positive marriage approval

The Katsina State Government, acting on the advice of the Katsina Emirate Council, has approved the retirement of Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi Ahmadu, who held the title of Sarkin Kurayen Katsina and served as the District Head of Kuraye. This decision was reached following the allegations of misconduct and a breach of legal procedures related to the approval of marriages.

The official announcement was disseminated through a press release issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the State and was endorsed by the Director of Press, Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’Daua.

According to the press release, this decision was prompted by an inquiry into a formal complaint received by the government. The complaint alleged that the District Head had sanctioned a marriage contract without the necessary medical certificates, which are mandated by the law. Notably, it was also revealed that one of the individuals involved in the marriage had tested positive for HIV.

This announcement underscores the state government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the welfare of its residents. It serves as a reminder of the critical importance of adhering to established protocols and legal requirements, especially in the case of marriage contracts, particularly when public officials are involved.

“The Katsina State Government has accepted the recommendation of the Katsina Emirate Council to immediately retire Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi Ahmadu, who held the title of Sarkin Kurayen Katsina and served as the District Head of Kuraye.

This decision was reached following a government-received petition and subsequent investigation by the Katsina Emirate Council, which revealed that the District Head had overseen a marriage contract without the necessary medical certificates required by law, with one of the parties being HIV positive,” as stated in the press release.”