Zulum Dissolves Borno Executive Council, Orders Commissioners To Hand Over
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision affects all commissioners serving in his cabinet. The directive was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani. He said the governor has ordered every commissioner to hand over the affairs of their ministries to the permanent secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026. According to the statement, the move is aimed at creating an enabling environment for council members who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. By stepping down now, appointees with political ambitions can focus on consultations and preparations. The statement explained that the dissolution takes effect immediately. All affected officials are expected to complete formal handover processes within the specified timeframe. Governor Zulum used the opportunity […]