2027 Election Stopping Me From Sacking Unproductive Officials – Bago
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has stated that governors should only spend a single-term tenure of four years.
Bago argued that it would promote productivity and enhance governance.
He made the remark while swearing in newly elected local government chairmen, vice-chairpersons, commissioners, and board members at the Hauwa Isah Wali Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Minna, Niger State capital.
The governor stated that he would have taken stricter actions against some officials if not for the upcoming election, noting that a single-term system would allow leaders to act more decisively without political pressure.
“I am an advocate of a single term for governors because, unfortunately, we are back politically. Everything in Nigeria is full of politics. It is unfortunate!
“There were things I would have done today, but I am deferring it to after the election. I have to sack some people who are not useful, but I cannot because of the election. They have failed their examinations several times; they cannot be promoted, but they are burdens on the system.
“If it were a single term; I would have been more decisive than who I am today,” he said.
The governor described the swearing-in of the new commissioners, council chairmen, vice-chairpersons, and board members as the beginning of the second phase of the New Niger agenda.
He urged them to support his administration in delivering on its campaign promises.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
