Revealed: Nigerian governor transfers power to deputy, goes on holiday, details emerge

  • The governor of Borno state, Babagana Umara Zulum, has jetted out to the holy land for the 2024 Hajj exercise.
  • According to reports making the rounds on Monday, June 10, Zulum travelled to Saudi Arabia and handed over the state’s affairs to his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur
  • The Yobe state assembly speaker confirmed the development and disclosed that Zulum would be absent from the state for 28 days

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

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno state has handed over power to his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur.