Governor sacks aide over WhatsApp status

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Kebbi state governor, Nasiru Idris, has sacked his Special Adviser on Youths, Babangida Sarki, over WhatsApp status.

In a statement by the press secretary to the governor, Ahmed Idris, on Monday, said he was relieved of his appointment sequel to an indecent posting he made.

“The governor, who was enraged by the obnoxious development said the aide trampled on the moral and social ethos of the Kebbi society, which is largely Islamic.

“Idris promised that his administration would not condone any of such acts that denigrate the morality and integrity of the people of the state,” he said.

The spokesman said the governor has cautioned all public officers in the state against making such indecent postings in their social media handles and other public places.

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Written byFolarin Kehinde

Folarin Kehinde is an Abuja-based journalist with over 5 years of experience in journalism. His work has earned him national and international recognition across various beats, including environment, health and politics.

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