Sokoto Governor Aliyu revokes Tambuwal's appointments; revokes land allocations

The newly inaugurated Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu has nullified the recent appointments made by former Governor Aminu Tambuwal after March 19, 2023.

This was part of a series of decisions he made since assuming office on Tuesday, May 30.

Politics Nigeria reports that the Governor also suspended the recent appointments of Traditional Rulers made by his predecessor.

The Press Secretary to Governor Aliyu, Abubakar Bawa released a statement detailing the Governor’s actions.

The statement mentioned that the renaming of Tertiary Institutions in the State and the appointments related to their Governing Councils and relocations have been reversed.

Furthermore, Governor Aliyu has issued a directive for the immediate revocation of land allocations made by Tambuwal during his tenure.

Part of the statement emphasized, “All recent appointments of Traditional Rulers made by the former Governor of Sokoto State Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal are hereby suspended and will be reviewed in due course in the public interest.”