Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the immediate suspension of the state’s Commissioner for Health Yunusa Musa Ismail.
The decision follows a directive from the governor requesting the Commissioner to provide a detailed explanation for alleged negligence of duty and failure to uphold the responsibilities of his office.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Yahayya Sarki.
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According to the statement, the suspension remains in effect until further notice.
Governor Idris reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accountability, discipline, and effective service delivery across all sectors, emphasizing that public office holders must earn and maintain public trust.
The suspension is believed to be connected to recent criticism of the state of the health sector by social media influencers.
The influencers were reportedly arrested by government officials following their comments but were later released amid public outcry and media backlash.
Meanwhile, Governor Idris has issued a stern warning against any form of political violence in the state.
Idris urged citizens to participate actively in the ongoing voter registration exercise, emphasizing that the Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) is the most powerful tool in a democracy not weapons.
The governor made this call during the commissioning of the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Augie Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.
“What I meant when I said there is war, is that it’s a political war, a war to be fought with our PVCs. So I urge everyone to go and get their PVC,” he explained in reaction to a recent comment he made.
The governor also condemned recent incidents of political violence in the state and appealed to citizens to reject all forms of political thuggery.
“Our administration will not tolerate any act of political violence. Kebbi State is known for its political peace and tranquility, and we intend to keep it that way,” he stated.
