SDP Reacts As Gov Ododo Appoints 1,192 Additional Aides

The Kogi State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has criticized Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo over his recent appointments of additional aides.

Naija News reported earlier that Governor Ododo approved the appointment of 1,192 additional aides to his government.

These appointments were confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashde Ayoade.

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

“Others on the list approved by the Governor are: 574 Ward Special Assistants and 290 Local Government Special Assistants.

“Similarly, Governor 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 SSG said in the statement.

The development, however, has not settled well with opposition camps and other concerns of the citizens of the state.

Reacting, the Director of Media for the SDP campaign organisation in Kogi State, David Ijele, faulted the incumbent administration, describing the appointment as a misplaced priority.

“They haven’t paid those who laboured for the state, yet they are employing youths to be used as thugs,” Ijele said.

The SDP chieftain stated that Governor Ododo’s days in office were numbered.

Speaking further on the party’s legal battle against the incumbent administration, Ijele insisted that the Supreme Court would rule in favour of the SDP candidate, Yakubu Ajaka.

“The Constitution is very clear on the BVAS, and we believe the Supreme Court will give justice to the people of Kogi State and chase these charlatans out of Lugard House,” Ijele announced.