Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has relieved all his Special Advisers of their appointment.
The Governor who had on June 29, formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), after several months of speculations made this known through a statement made available by the acting Secretary to the State Government and Head of Service, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe in Gusau.
“It is hereby notified for general information that Gov. Bello Matawalle, has relieved all Special Advisers of their appointments, except the Special Adviser on Security matters.
“This decision is in line with the recent defection to the APC and to allow for an in-depth search of more but competent hands in the administration of the State, irrespective of political affiliations,” he said.
All affected Special Advisers have been directed to hand over the affairs of their respective offices, and Government property under them to their Director General and/or Accounting officers.
He also extended the Governor’s appreciation to them for their contributions towards the development of the State.
