Sources in the Kaduna State Government have refuted allegations that the governor’s administration produced a contentious list of appointments for the state’s 23 local government districts. Prominent leaders in the state and Government House were incensed by the contentious list that initially appeared on social media.
However, insiders told Punch that the document has sparked worries about internal sabotage and the dissemination of false information within the state’s political system because it lists purported political appointees along with purported supporters, some of whom are well-known politicians. A top government source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter, declared, “The list is not only fake, but was purposefully leaked to cause confusion, erode public trust, and discredit both the governor and the council chairmen.”
Further investigations by the aforementioned publication revealed that the document was allegedly compiled almost two months ago by unknown individuals suspected to be working against the current administration. Some of those named in the list allegedly paid money while believing the appointments were legitimate.
“This fraudulent act is not just a mischief. It has the potential to deceive innocent citizens into thinking these appointments have been formally endorsed.
“The government is investigating the origin of the leak, and those responsible will face the full wrath of the law,” another source within the State Executive Council said.
To prevent future manipulations by political middlemen, political experts think the development might lead to a reevaluation of the state’s recruitment and vetting procedures.
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