Tension as top northern governor fires commissioners, appoints replacements

  • Bauchi state governor Bala Mohammed has reshuffled his cabinet and relieved five commissioners of their duties
  • The affected commissioners include those overseeing education, internal security, agriculture, religious affairs, and information in the state
  • Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s media adviser, added Governor Mohammed has forwarded eight nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation as replacements

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

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has sacked five commissioners, following a major cabinet reshuffle.