Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to apologise and resign from office over his alleged involvement in the appointment of a suspected gunrunner, Bashir Hadejia, as an aide.
Recall that Governor Dauda Lawal said he did not appoint alleged gunrunner, Bashir Hadejia, as his adviser on mining in Zamfara state.
Lawal noted that when he makes appointments he usually tells the media and the positions assigned to the appointees.
The governor added that the Hajejia’s “forged” appointment letter was widely circulated for political reasons.
Reacting to the development, the Arewa Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) issued a two-day ultimatum. The group condemned the state government’s attempt to deceive the public regarding the appointment.
According to the forum, two appointment letters bearing the same date, signature, and content have surfaced, exposing the government’s brazen attempt to cover up the truth and mislead the public.
The forum described the alleged alliance between the state government and a criminal suspect as unacceptable and a clear dereliction of duty, especially given the state’s struggles with insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism.
The organisation demanded a thorough investigation into the matter and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
It also threatened to take further action, including mass protests and calls for federal intervention, if the Governor fails to comply with the ultimatum.
Daily Times and Daily Independent confirmed the report in its publication on Friday, August 23.
In another development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Ijaw Youth Council has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to instantly change the portfolio of one of his cabinet members if he (Tinubu) hopes to achieve his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda.
According to the Council, Nigeria deserves truly competent personalities at the helm of affairs.
The group advised President Tinubu to immediately act on key developments currently shaping Nigeria’s oil sector.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
