The Office of Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has vehemently disclaimed a write up and all its contest written by an aide, Sa’idu Enagi, titled ‘Malagi 2027,’ in which permutations for the 2027 Niger state gubernatorial elections were discussed.
A statement by the Special Assistant Media to the Minister Rabiu Ibrahim said the Minister is fully focused on his responsibility superintending the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, and has no room for political distractions.
The statement urged the general public to disregard the write-up as the Minister neither directed nor approved the publication and directed immediate investigation and suspension of the aide with immediate effect.
The statement adds that the Minister and his home state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, enjoy a positive, mutual relationship for the greater good of Niger state, and therefore, speculations about the 2027 elections will appear inimical to these noble objectives.