Rumors about the potential resignation of Niger State Lieutenant Governor Yakubu Garba, which is due to growing tensions claiming to be with his principal Mohammed Umar Bago.
Sources close to the political environment of Niger state told the Daily Mail that Galba has been moving his personal belongings out of his official residence, drawing attention to his future in the office.
These actions sparked widespread speculation about his intentions, and many wondered if the formal resignation was about to come.
In response to growing rumors, several traditional rulers reportedly visited Galba on Sunday night in an attempt to convince him to reconsider his alleged decision to reconsider his alleged resignation.
Close sources have shown that the Lieutenant Governor has been facing the consistent disrespect and marginalization he believes Governor Bago and his team.
These tensions are said to have escalated after the upcoming replacement of the Garba candidate for the election in local government elections in Shiroro, a move reportedly already sparked a relationship between the two.
According to insiders, Garba and other APC stakeholders in his local government area have reached a consensus on Shiroro’s candidates for Babangida Kudodo.
However, the candidate was replaced by Isyaku Bawa, causing dissatisfaction in the camp of the lieutenant governor.
“The lieutenant governor was never consulted when the APC leadership replaced the consensus candidate with another name. The lieutenant governor and other APC stakeholder Shiroro have agreed to Babangida Kudodo as a consensus candidate. Sources disclosed.
Despite the rumors, Galba’s press secretary Ummikhultume Abdullahi firmly denied speculation about her boss’ resignation.
Speaking in the Daily Post, Abdullahi described the report as “mere guesswork”, explaining that moving to a private residence did not indicate any intention to resign.
“OGA (GARBA) has not resigned; these are just speculations. As a public figure, any action will attract public attention. Before taking office, he made it clear that he would not stay in his official residence permanently – he and his children will still go to his private residence occasionally,” Abdullahhi said.
She further explained that visits to private residences were routine as Galba’s children had just returned to school and families often visited their private residences while preparing for school.
Abdullahi stressed that this was part of the normal arrangement, and Garba had maintained such a visit.
His conclusion said that if there were any formal developments in Galba’s position or the situation at hand, she would make a formal statement.
