W e Were Sacked by Tambuwal - Aides

"...We write to inform the public that contrary to a statement credited to us that we resigned from the services of the Sokoto State government, all appointees were actually relieved of their appointments by His Excellency Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, in his effort to reinvigorate government operations and services.

“The decision was officially communicated by the Director General, Media & Public Affairs to the Governor Malam Abu Shekara.

“We have accepted the decision in good faith and expressed our sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency for giving us the opportunity to serve our dear state in different capacities.

“While we look forward to future opportunities to serve the state on similar or other capacities, we wish to place on record that we are solidly behind the decision of His Excellency, Gov Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, and all of us to join the PDP as the only viable political vehicle to achieve the goals of the people of Sokoto State.”

“It must also be explained that through the week, a number of SAs, engaged actively in the APC and loyal to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko had reported to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG’s) office to claim their salaries. It is in the light of this dishonorable conduct that Governor Tambuwal sought to offer them a chance to make an honorable exit.

The declaration of resignation by the SAs is therefore, an unfortunate afterthought and an attempt to grandstand.”


signed by Hon Umar Bature (former Special Adviser), Mustafa Shehu (former SSA media), Maiakwai Abubakar (former SSA), Dr Aliyu Inname (former SA Contributory Health Scheme) and, Hon Bashir Gidado (former SA PPP) on behalf of 200 others.

How They Were Sacked:

The @GovSokoto, Rt Hon @AWTambuwal has directed the termination of the appointment of all Special Assistants  from the  service of the state.                
This is to enable the appointees engage in partisan activities without ethical or moral dilemmas.
The Governor thanks them for their service to the state and wishes them success in their future undertakings.                
 @AbunNana DG, Media and Public Affairs to the Governor. https://t.co/jKjJklWXSW