By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
AIT LIVEAIT LIVEAIT LIVE
  • Live TV
  • Politics
  • National News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Global
  • Videos
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
AIT LIVEAIT LIVE
Search AIT
  • Live TV
  • Politics
  • National News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Global
  • Videos
Follow US

Ganduje suspends media aid over attack on Buhari

Last updated: October 11, 2020 4:36 pm
5 years ago
Share
1 Min Read
Ganduje
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai over some unguarded utterances on the person of President Muhammadu Buhari on the social media platform.

A statement signed by the state commissioner for Information Muhammad Garba, who conveyed the governor’s directive said the suspension is with immediate effect.

The commissioner said that though the media aide has own up to the indiscreet comment as his personal opinion, but that as a public figure, it will be difficult to differentiate between personal opinion and official stand on matters of public concern.

Read Also: Edo Governorship Election: Ganduje, Uzodinma Canvass Votes for Ize-Iyamu

The governor, therefore, warned political appointees and public servants to guard against making statements capable of drawing unnecessary controversy and heating up the polity.

The statement reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Ganduje to the policies and programmes of President Buhari’s administration.

Editor : Ena Agbanoma

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RSS APO Group – Africa-Newsroom: latest news releases related to Africa

  • Open for Business: Gabon Launches Deepwater Exploration Drive July 2, 2025
  • The African Development Bank and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) scale up drive for sustainable urbanization in Africa July 2, 2025
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes 2025 Article IV Mission with Nigeria July 2, 2025
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) actively responds to anthrax epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) July 2, 2025
  • The Republic of Korea supports food security for vulnerable communities in northern Mozambique July 2, 2025

Trending

aitlive 9
Breaking: INEC admits glitch in results transmission as Court Reserves Judgement In Atiku’s Petition Against Tinubu, electoral body
2023 Elections Headlines
aitlive 1 19 1
Nigeria Air: MD Confirms Unveiled Aircraft Was Hired Ethiopia Flight
Local
LABOUR PARTY
Breaking: LP And Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Get Court Permission To Inspect Forensic Materials
2023 Elections
AIT-IMAGES - US House Republicans
US House Republicans authorize Biden impeachment inquiry
World
PETER OBI
Drama in court as judges order Peter Obi’s legal team to go home
Headlines

Section

  • Headlines
  • Local
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment

Programmes

  • Kakaaki
  • Focus Nigeria
  • Democracy Today
  • People Politics and Power
  • News Hour
  • AIT Reports
  • World News
  • Moneyline With Nancy
  • Jigsaw

About Us

  • About AIT
  • Our History
  • Our Awards
  • Our Values
  • Privacy Policy


Follow US
© AIT.LIVE. All Rights Reserved.
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

THE MOST IMPORTANT NEWS HEADLINE AND EVENT OF THE DAY

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily news update direct in your inbox!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?