{"id":179341,"date":"2025-09-18T08:50:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kebbi-govt-rejects-appointments-for-political-thugs"},"modified":"2025-09-18T09:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:56:13","slug":"kebbi-govt-rejects-appointments-for-political-thugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/kebbi-govt-rejects-appointments-for-political-thugs","title":{"rendered":"Kebbi Govt Rejects Appointments for Political Thugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, Abdullahi Idris, has dismissed claims that Governor Nasir Idris rewards political thugs with government jobs or contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a live interview on TVC News on Tuesday, Idris described the allegations as cheap and baseless.<\/p>\n<p>He said the governor follows a strict vetting process before making appointments or awarding contracts, ensuring that only credible and qualified individuals are chosen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNever, forever. The governor doesn\u2019t give an appointment just like that for political reasons,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the governor wants to give you an appointment, he consults your local government or emirate to check your credibility, sincerity, and honesty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Idris insisted that Kebbi State\u2019s traditional and religious leaders are always involved in vetting potential appointees.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow can a district head, a traditional ruler, or a religious leader recommend a political thug for employment in the government?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n<p>The governor\u2019s aide maintained that the administration does not empower or encourage violence in any form.<\/p>\n<p>He said the government\u2019s priority is to maintain peace and attract investment to create jobs and improve living standards for the people of Kebbi State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll these words are mere and cheap allegations. The governor\u2019s focus is on building the state, creating opportunities, and ensuring good governance, not rewarding violence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor, Abdullahi Idris, has dismissed claims that Governor Nasir Idris rewards political thugs with government jobs or contracts. Speaking during a live interview on TVC News on Tuesday, Idris described the allegations as cheap and baseless. 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