Kano Governor Yusuf Sacks 44 LG Chairmen, Gives Reason

• Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has sacked the caretaker chairmen in the 44 local governments in the state
• According to Governor Yusuf, the affected council chairs are to handover to Directors of Personnel Management (DPMs) in their councils
• This came nearly a month before the local government election in the state, which was scheduled to be held on October 26

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has made a significant move by dissolving the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas in the state.

This decision comes just a week after the Kano State House of Assembly approved a two-month extension to the tenure of the caretaker chairmen, which was initially set to expire on September 8, 2024.

kano governor asks 44 council chairs to handover

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Daily Trust reported that the governor directed them to hand over to the Directors of Personnel Management (DPMs) ¹. This move came as a surprise, considering the Kano State House of Assembly had just approved a two-month extension to the caretaker chairmen's tenure.

Governor Yusuf emphasized that the DPMs should refrain from interfering in any political activities, as they are respected civil servants. The dissolution applies to all chairmen, vice chairmen, secretaries, and councillors.

The governor's action not only boosts morale but also fosters a sense of community and cooperation. Future collaborations are also exciting, as they could lead to even more positive changes in the region.

Why Kano asks council chairs to resign

This happened nearly one month before the local government election in the northwest state. The council poll was conducted in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the local government in Nigeria.

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The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) recently rescheduled the state's local government election to October 26, 2024.

Kano, other governors who suspend school resumption

Legit.ng earlier reported that no less than three governors in Nigeria postponed the resumption of primary and post-primary students in their states.

The governors, Godwin Obaseki of Edo, Alex Otti of Abia and Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, gave reasons for their actions.

The schools are scheduled for resumption on Monday, September 9, for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Source: Legit.ng