•Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has distanced himself from the purported interest in the Niger State governorship seat in 2027.
Idris said he is fully focused on his responsibilities in the ministry.
The minister made the clarification following a write-up by one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, insinuating that he is interested in the Niger State governorship seat, reports The Nation.
The minister, according to a statement by his media aide, Rabin Ibrahim, has since suspended the aide.
The disclaimer reads, “The office of the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, wishes to bring to the attention of the general public a write-up, written by an aide, Sa’idu Enagi, titled ‘Malagi 2027,’ in which permutations for the 2027 Niger State gubernatorial elections were discussed.
“The write-up and all its contexts are hereby vehemently disclaimed.
“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.”
