GIFT ROBERTS
Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle at the weekend sacked all his special advisers except his SA on Security Matters.
It was leant that the sack came as a result of the conditions allegedly given to the governor prior to his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress. He was said to have agreed to share appointive positions with his new party leaders.
A statement by the acting Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe, announcing the sack read in part, “This decision is in line with the recent decamping to the APC and to allow for an in-depth search of more but competent hands in the administration of the state, irrespective of political affiliations.
“Accordingly, all the affected special advisers should hand over affairs of their respective offices, and government properties under them to their directors-general and/or accounting officers.
“The governor appreciated their contributions in running the government while in office. The decision takes immediate effect.”