Special assistant to Gombe State governor on information strategy, Aliyu Usman has resigned from his position and defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Usman who holds the traditional title of ‘Chokalin Waja’, was appointed as special assistant to the governor on information and strategy in December 2022.
He announced his resignation in a letter to the government dated Wednesday 8th February 2023.
Speaking with journalists yesterday, he alleged that his decision to quit the position was due to lack of respect for rules and regulations by the state government.
“I was appointed as SA, going by terms of reference in my appointment, I am expected to assist the governor on issues relating to the government including on how to deliver good governance and even how to win the forthcoming elections.
“But that was not what was happening in the government. All appointees are just there to fill the seat but nothing to offer. I realised that I was just appointed to do nothing even when things are going wrong, nobody listens or wants to take advice from the government.
“Even the salary I was placed on was not sufficient to work as a political office holder who is expected to work with people and also give a kind of returns to the party, the APC. As a political appointee in a political or election period, you are expected to assist and support the governor in seeing people to ensure the success of the party,” he said.
On his decision to join the NNPP, he disclosed that he was convinced that the party’s gubernatorial candidate is the most prepared team contesting in the state.
“Mailantarki has the needed requirements to be a better governor for Gombe, he has everything ranging from human relations, zeal and ideas to deliver good governance and move Gombe out of the current challenges,” he said.
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