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Garba<\/p>\n

By Publisher<\/p>\n

Kindly share:<\/p>\n

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Barring a last-minute change, the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, may resign from office \u201cany moment from now.\u201d<\/div>\n
\nMultiple sources confirmed to Daily Nigerian that Garba had begun moving some of his belongings out of the official residence over the weekend, signaling preparations for his imminent resignation.<\/p>\n

An insider said, \u201cAs I speak to you, he has substantially moved out his belongings from the official residence to his private residence. He will resign any moment from now.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was gathered that some traditional rulers visited the embattled deputy governor on Sunday night to persuade him to reconsider his decision.<\/p>\n

It remains unclear whether the intervention by the monarchs has changed Garba\u2019s stance.<\/p>\n

Strained Relationship with Governor Cited<\/p><\/div>\n

\nInsiders revealed that Garba\u2019s move to resign stems from a strained relationship with Governor Umaru Bago.<\/p>\n

Sources said the Deputy Governor had endured continuous disrespect and marginalisation from the governor and his close aides.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn recent times, he was not consulted on many government activities despite being elected on the same ticket with the governor,\u201d a source said.<\/p>\n

The final straw, according to insiders, was the replacement of Garba\u2019s preferred candidate for the forthcoming local government elections. Although the deputy governor and other APC stakeholders in his local government area, Shiroro, had agreed on Babangida Kudodo, as the consensus candidate, the party headquarters released a different name, Isyaku Bawa, allegedly on the governor\u2019s orders.<\/p>\n

Sources further alleged that several other consensus candidates endorsed by party stakeholders were replaced without consultation.<\/p>\n

\u201cNobody consulted him on anything. He does not have control over any part of the government. The deputy is treated with disrespect despite his huge contributions to the success of the party and loyalty to his principal,\u201d a source said.<\/p>\n

It was also alleged that his monthly allowances and overheads had been drastically slashed.<\/p>\n

Efforts to reach the deputy governor for clarification were unsuccessful as he did not respond to messages.<\/p>\n

However, his press secretary, Ummikhultume Abdullahi, denied knowledge of any resignation plans.<\/p>\n

She said, \u201cI am not aware of his plan to quit. He has not relocated from the official residence. I just had a meeting with him at the official residence.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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