The Bauchi state governor, Isa Yuguda, has sacked almost all his political aides, excluding those few in charge of “essential services”.



Governor Yuguda Sacks His Political Aides

There are indications that the move may be connected with allegations that some appointees were looting government property.

According to the statement signed by Hashimu Yakubu, the permanent secretary of political affairs, on April 28, the sacking of all special advisers, senior special assistants and personal assistants was with immediate effect.

“The executive governor of Bauchi state, Mallam Isa Yuguda, has approved the disengagement of all special advisers (with the exception of the special adviser, Due Process).

“Also, all senior special assistants, special assistants and personal assistants (with the exception of those who work directly under His Excellency, the executive governor or the deputy governor),” the statement read.

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Daily Post reports that affected officers are requested to hand over government property in their possession to heads of organisations where they served.

Yuguda expressed appreciation to the political aides who have been disengaged for their contributions to the development of Bauchi state in their various capacities and wished them the best in their future endeavours.Meanwhile, the Rivers state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that the aides of Governor Rotimi Amaechi have begun massive looting of government property in the state.

Ahead of the May 29 handover date the property was allegedly being sold to close friends, political allies and family members of the governor.

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