2019: ‘Resign if you want to seek elective office’

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has directed all political office holders aspiring for any elective office in the 2019 general elections to resign their appointment

This directive was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Honorable Ibrahim Isah Ladan on Thursday in Minna.

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According to the statement, the decision was reached at the weekly state executive council meeting held in Government House on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the decision to relief the political appointees of their jobs was to enable interested appointees pursue their ambition and for their effective participation in campaigns and other activities.