The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has suspended one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, for writing and publishing an unauthorised analysis on the 2027 governorship election.
In the article titled ‘Malagi 2027,’ Enagi discussed permutations for the 2027 Niger State gubernatorial elections vis-a-vis the alleged preparations of Idris for the election.
But in a disclaimer he issued today, Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, said: “The write-up and all its contexts are hereby vehemently disclaimed.”
He added: “The Honourable Minister is fully focused on his responsibility superintending the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, and has no room for political distractions.
“Please disregard the write-up as the Honourable Minister neither directed nor approved the publication.
“The Honourable Minister has directed an immediate investigation, and the aide has been issued a letter of suspension with immediate effect.
“It is noteworthy that the Honourable Minister and his home state governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, enjoy a positive, mutual relationship for the greater good of Niger state, and therefore, speculations about the 2027 elections will appear inimical to these noble objectives.”
