Kogi Govt Denies Sack Of Political Appointees

The Kogi State government has denied reports that it sacked 25 political appointees because of their alleged ties to certain political figures.

The commissioner for information and communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a statement yesterday described the report as baseless and mischievous.

He said only one special adviser was relieved of his duties, strictly on the basis that his services were no longer required, and no other aide was removed.

“It is important to emphasise that the Kogi State government has no political dispute with anyone. The administration is  committed to separating governance from politics, and its  singular focus is the continued development and greatness of Kogi State.

“The government of Kogi State holds Hon. James Abiodun Faleke in the highest esteem and maintains a cordial and productive relationship with the distinguished federal lawmaker, a proud and illustrious son of Kogi State.

“We therefore urge the public to disregard the falsehood being spread by individuals whose stock-in-trade is mischief and unnecessary tension,” he said.