Gov. Bello re-appoints officials who resigned to run in APC Guber Primaries

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has given his approval for the immediate reappointment of several key officials in the state.

According to a statement that was issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed, the officials in question were those who had resigned in order to run for the governorship of the All Progressives Congress in the state during the primary elections that took place one month ago.

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These individuals include Jibrin Momoh, a former state accountant general; Pharm. Jamiu Abdulkarim Asuku, a former chief of staff to the governor; Yakubu Okala, a former state auditor-general; Idris Asiwaju Asiru, a former commissioner for finance, budget, and economic planning; and Barr Momodu Ozigi Deedat, a former commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs.

Onogwu referred to a notice that was dated Monday and signed by Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Ayoade, who serves as the Secretary to the State Government.

According to the statement, “Their reappointment is, however, subject to the screening and confirmation of the House of Assembly. Following that, they will be able to resume their previous offices.”

“Please take into consideration that these individuals had previously sent in letters of resignation in the month of March, and that the Governor has carefully considered and given his approval to their reappointment.

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“We are confident that the reappointment of these officials will further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the state government in delivering its mandate to the people of Kogi State,” the statement read. “We are also confident that this reappointment will bring about positive change.”