Nigerians react as APC governor announces 1,192 appointments, details emerge

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Usman Ododo, the governor of Kogi state has expanded his cabinet with the appointment of 1,192 additional aides
The appointments were announced in a statement by Dr. Folashade Ayoade, secretary to the state government, on Monday
According to the statement, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulsadiq was appointed as the Director of Protocol for the First Lady’s Office

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi state has approved the appointment of 1,192 additional aides.

Nigerians react as Ododo appoints 1,192 additional aides

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, August 20, by the secretary to the state government, Dr. Folashade Ayoade.

“The aides include Yakubu Abdulhakeem who is to serve as the Executive Secretary, Kogi State Office for Disability, 165 Senior Special Assistants, and 36 Special Assistants.

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“Others on the list approved by the governor are 574 Ward Special Assistants and 290 Local Government Special Assistants,” the statement read.

As reported by The Punch, Ododo, also approved the appointment of Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulsadiq as the Director of Protocol, First Lady Office, in addition to other retinue of aides.

The governor congratulated all appointees and urged them to be professional in the discharge of their duties.

Ayoade added that all appointments are with effect from September 1, 2024.

Nigerians react as Kogi gov 1,192 appoint aides

Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on X;

@realTobiAkinbo tweeted:

"Vote buying and Ballot box hijacking aides."

@Big_JayEkanem tweeted:

"Another style."

@AllstoriesWatch tweeted:

"Minimum wage he won't pay. Employ everyone and underpay every one."

@FestusErnest2 tweeted:

"Fear of rerun election."

@AkinbanjTweets tweeted:

"The legacy of Yahaya Bello is in force."

@Scyllzhoops tweeted:

"Kogi people who deserve better, I say sorry."

Supreme Court reserves judgment in Kogi guber dispute

Legit.ng earlier reported that a five-man panel of the Supreme Court reserved judgment in the Kogi governorship election appeal filed by Muritala Ajaka of the SDP.

Ajaka challenged the declarations made by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on the outcome of the 2023 governorship elections in their respective states.

After hearing all parties in the suit, the Supreme Court reserved judgment to a date that will be communicated to the parties.

Source: Legit.ng

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