The Deputy Governor of Taraba State, and presumably the Acting Governor, Alhaji Sanni Abubakar Danladi who was impeached two years ago by the State House of Assembly was reinstated yesterday by the Supreme Court.
On resuming office, he nullified all political appointments made by the by the sacked former Acting Governor of the state, Alhaji Garba Umar. He directed all affected persons to hand over within 24 hours.
He claimed that the decision was not made in isolation, relevant consultations were made with Governor Danbaba Suntai before he arrived at the decision. He said “After due consultations with my boss, I hereby nullify all political appointments made from November 14, 2012 to date” because the appointments were made illegally hence all those affected “should within 24 hours hand over government properties.”
Danladi implored the people of Taraba State irrespective of religion or ethnicity to give the much needed support to flush out undesirable elements in the state.
Danladi was earlier impeached in 2012 after 19 members of the Assembly sat at an apartment owned by the Majority Leader to prepare the impeachment notice and it was approved by the impeachment panel.
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