Politics

Gov Zulum sacks two commissioners, appoints new officials in cabinet shake-up

Published

8 months ago

August 1, 2025

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has sacked two commissioners from his cabinet and announced their successors.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Dauda Iliya.

According to the statement, the commissioners affected by the reshuffle are those in charge of Environment, and Intergovernmental and Special Duties.

While thanking them for their contributions, Governor Zulum said, “We appreciate their services and wish them success in their future endeavours.” He then named Engr. Mohammed Habib and Ibrahim Hala Hassan as the new commissioners to fill the vacant roles.

In a related development, the governor also announced the appointment of Professor Yusuf Gana Balami as the new Executive Chairman of the Borno State Secondary Education Board.

Professor Balami, a seasoned scholar in Educational Psychology, is from Hawul Local Government Area in southern Borno.

His career began in the Borno State Ministry of Education between 1984 and 1988, after which he joined the University of Maiduguri.

There, he advanced through the academic ranks and became a professor in 2014.

He is affiliated with several professional organizations and has published extensively as both lead and co-author.

Congratulating him on his appointment, Governor Zulum encouraged him to bring his vast academic and administrative experience to bear in transforming secondary education in the state, saying,

“I urge Professor Balami to apply his wealth of experience in education both as an administrator and academician to improving the quality of secondary education in the state.”

The statement said all newly appointed officials have been presented to the Borno State House of Assembly for confirmation.

Politics

INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 elections

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17 hours ago

April 10, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.

This follows a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, on Friday, April 10.

A statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner, Chairman, Informationa and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said

“the voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.

It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.

The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections where required.

INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.”

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ADC Congress Ideato South: New Leadership Team Emerges

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24 hours ago

April 10, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Following the just conducted ADC Congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ideato South Local Government Area, Imo State, has announced its new leadership team. The team, led by Chairman Hon. Eze Chijioke, includes:

– Chairman: Hon. Eze Chijioke
– Secretary: Chief Duru Maurice
– Youth Leader: Mr. Obinwanne Okwara
– Woman Leader: Mrs. Anueyiagu Ogechi
– Organizing Secretary: Hon. Godian Egemba

The team is expected to lead the party to victory in future elections.

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ADC Owerri Municipal Gets New Chairman: Hon. Success Opara Emerges Amidst State Leadership Tussle

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2 days ago

April 9, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Owerri Municipal, Imo State, has concluded its Local Government Area Congress, with Hon. Success Opara emerging as the new Chairman. The congress, conducted in all wards across Owerri Municipal, saw party faithfuls voting for Opara, who is expected to lead the party to victory in future elections.

However, there’s an ongoing leadership tussle within the Imo State ADC, with Chief Emmanuel Amushie claiming to be the authentic state chairman, recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On the other hand, Prof. James Okoroma has also been declared the authentic state chairman by the national leadership of the ADC.

Furthermore the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the faction led by Prof. James Okoroma as the recognized leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State, as of April 9, 2026. INEC recognizes only the Amuchie-led Executive as the lawful and legitimate leadership of the ADC in Imo State.

The removal follows a Court of Appeal ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of a substantive suit before the Federal High Court. INEC has also suspended recognition of all leadership factions of the ADC until the court reaches a final decision.