By Our Correspondent
The Kabo Local Government Council has dismissed reports alleging that the removal of the former Local Government Secretary and three other political appointees was politically motivated, describing the claims as inaccurate and inconsistent with the facts.
The clarification follows a publication by Daily Trust dated 13 August 2026, titled “Kano LG Chairman Sacks Secretary, Four Others Over Alleged Pro-Tinubu, Barau Group Membership,” which linked the administrative changes to the affected officials’ alleged membership of a political support group.
The Council said the former Secretary was not removed on the basis of his political affiliation or membership of any political organisation.
According to the Council, the cessation of the former Secretary’s appointment followed a resolution of the Kano State House of Assembly dated 11 August 2026, arising from concerns over what it described as persistent insubordination and non-compliance with established state and local government policies and directives.
The Council further stated that, following the screening of a new Secretary by the Kano State House of Assembly, it approved the immediate appointment of a replacement to ensure continuity in governance and the uninterrupted administration of the Council’s affairs.
It also clarified that the administrative action affected the former Secretary and three, not four, other political appointees, as reported.
The Council explained that the decisions concerning the three political appointees were based strictly on administrative considerations, including alleged acts of insubordination, failure to attend official meetings and mandatory engagements, non-compliance with established policies and lawful directives, and actions that allegedly created administrative bottlenecks and affected the effective functioning of the Council.
It therefore described as misleading any attempt to attribute the decisions to political considerations or suggest that the affected officials were sanctioned because of their association with a political support group.
The Kabo Local Government Council reaffirmed its commitment to discipline, accountability, due process and effective service delivery. It said the administration would continue to uphold these principles while ensuring that all officials and political appointees discharge their responsibilities in accordance with established rules and administrative procedures.
The Council also urged media organisations and members of the public to verify information with the appropriate authorities before publishing or circulating reports that could create unnecessary political tension or misinform the public.
