Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has announced the dismissal of his Special Adviser (SA) on Stakeholders Relations, Mr Anthony Ogah.
The announcement was made public in a statement issued in Lokoja by Mrs Folashade Arike-Ayoade, the Secretary to the Government of Kogi.
The government stated that the dismissal takes effect from Sunday.
However, no specific reason was provided for Mr Ogah’s dismissal. The former Special Adviser has been instructed to “promptly hand over his identity card and any other government property or documents in his possession to the Permanent Secretary, Administration, in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the state”.
This development has sparked various reactions among political observers and stakeholders in the state.
As of now, there is no official statement from Mr Ogah regarding his dismissal.
As at press time, there was no reason stated for Mr Ogah’s sack.