Two years on, Taraba deputy Gov still without aides

Two years after assuming office, the deputy governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, is yet to have any aide appointed to his office, a development that is stirring unease among political observers and government insiders.

While Governor Agbu Kefas’s office has been fully staffed with advisers and support personnel, Alhaji Alkali continues to operate without key aides, including a Chief Press Secretary, a position widely seen as essential for managing communications with the media and the public.

Several government sources who spoke to societywatch under the condition of anonymity, expressed concern that the prolonged lack of aides had affected the deputy governor’s ability to effectively carry out his duties and may be contributing to his reported health challenges.

I believe the deputy governor’s current health condition could have been better managed if he had the necessary aides.

“It’s shocking that more than two years into his tenure, he doesn’t even have a press secretary to handle media matters,” a source said.

According to insiders, Alhaji Alkali had previously submitted a list of proposed aides and approved their appointments, but the process has allegedly been blocked by influential political figures within the administration.

These individuals are reportedly refusing to issue appointment letters, thereby stalling the staffing of the deputy governor’s office.

“This is no longer just a bureaucratic delay. it’s becoming a matter of human dignity and administrative efficiency.

“Governor Kefas needs to urgently step in and allow the deputy governor to officially name and work with his team. It will help reduce the pressure on him and restore functionality to his office,” another source said.