Jigawa: Gov Namadi suspends aide, reinstates another

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

Jigawa: Gov Namadi suspends aide, reinstates another

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has indefinitely suspended Sule A. Musa, Special Assistant on Education Monitoring in Auyo LGA, with no reason given. He also lifted the suspension on Basiru Abdullahi (Optimistic), reinstating him as Special Assistant on Health Monitoring in Kafin Hausa LGA, effective immediately. The moves come amid ongoing political tensions within the APC following party primaries.

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