He said the commissioners were appointed based on competence, integrity and track record in public service.
Mr Abdullahi said the incident occurred on Monday afternoon.
The National Orientation Agency was in the state recently to warn against keeping old naira notes beyond the January 31 deadline.
When contacted, Mr. Ibrahim said the State Executive Committee lacked the power to expel him from the party.
The convict pleaded guilty to being in possession of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis and public nuisance.
The caretaker committees have been in place for two years, much longer than normally allowed by law.
