The crisis within the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has escalated as Governor Abba Yusuf has made significant changes in key positions. He has reassigned the permanent secretary for Special Duties in the Office of the Deputy Governor and the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs. This move has raised eyebrows among party insiders and observers.
The deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam, who also holds the position of commissioner for Local Government in the state, has found himself at the center of these administrative shifts. The reassignment of officials is seen as a strategic maneuver amid the ongoing turmoil within the party.
Governor Yusuf’s decision to post Aminu Kura to the Office of the Head of Service without a specific portfolio and to place Ibrahim Kabara in the Ministry of Special Duties has sparked discussions regarding the implications of these changes. While they may seem like routine civil service adjustments, many believe they are indicative of deeper issues within the party.
The governor has also appointed Sadi Ibrahim as the new permanent secretary for Special Duties in the Office of the Deputy Governor and Musbahu Badawi as the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs. These appointments are viewed as part of a broader strategy to reshape the leadership dynamics in the state.
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Insiders suggest that the removal of these top officials from the deputy governor’s office and the Ministry of Local Government is directly linked to the prevailing crisis within the NNPP. The ongoing tensions within the party have created an environment of uncertainty and distrust among its leaders.
Recent reports have highlighted the deteriorating relationship between Governor Yusuf and the national leader of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso. This rift has been exacerbated by various political and administrative challenges, leading to increased scrutiny of the governor’s actions.
Additionally, a drug procurement scandal involving Novomed, a pharmaceutical company owned by Musa Garba Kwankwaso, has further strained the relationship between the governor and his deputy. This controversy has added another layer of complexity to the already fragile political landscape.
Overall, the governor’s recent administrative moves are perceived as a calculated effort to diminish the influence of the deputy governor and reshape the party’s leadership amid ongoing crises. The unfolding situation continues to attract attention as stakeholders closely monitor the developments within the NNPP.
