Intrigues As Deputy Governor Reportedly Sets To Resign

There are growing reports that Yakubu Garba, the Deputy Governor of Niger State, is on the brink of stepping down from his position, with sources indicating that he has already begun moving his personal belongings out of his official residence.

According to Daily Nigerian, unusual activity indicating a move by the deputy governor to resign was sparked by movements around his official residence over the weekend, suggesting preparations for his departure. Sources close to the deputy governor revealed that he has substantially moved his belongings to his private home, signaling that he could resign at any moment.

However, GWG.ng can confirm that with the governor and the Secretary to the State Government, SSG not in the country, the camp of the governor has put pressure on staff in the SSG’s office not to acknowledge any letter of resignation should Garba go ahead to submit it.

“As of now, he has moved most of his belongings out of the official residence. He is expected to resign soon,” a source told Daily Nigerian.

Despite these signs, it is unclear if Garba has changed his mind after a reported meeting with some traditional rulers who visited him on Sunday night in an attempt to persuade him to stay in office. Details of the discussions remain unclear, and it is unknown whether they had any impact on his decision.

Insiders suggest that the deputy governor’s decision to resign is driven by a growing rift with the state’s governor, Umaru Bago. According to sources, Garba has been repeatedly sidelined and disrespected within the administration, despite being elected on the same ticket as the governor.

The tension between Garba and Governor Bago intensified recently over the upcoming local government elections. Garba, who hails from Shiroro, had endorsed Babangida Kudodo as the preferred candidate for the APC in the area. However, the final list released by the party’s headquarters featured a different candidate, Isyaku Bawa, a move reportedly made on the governor’s orders.

Further fueling the rift, sources claim that Garba’s influence within the government has diminished, with even his monthly allowances being drastically reduced. “He has been excluded from major government decisions, and his role has been diminished despite his significant contributions to the party and his loyalty to the governor. Even his financial entitlements have been cut,” said an anonymous source.

Despite the widespread speculation, Garba has yet to publicly confirm any plans to resign. His press secretary, Ummikhultume Abdullahi, however, denied any knowledge of a resignation, adding that she had recently met with Garba at his official residence, and he had not yet fully moved out.

As the situation unfolds, many are left wondering whether Garba’s resignation will indeed take place or if ongoing discussions with influential figures in the state will convince him to stay in office.

GWG.ng reports that the move by the deputy governor to resign on principle is unusual in Nigeria, as many of his colleagues prefer to take the disgrace of being sidelined rather than walking out.
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