Niger State Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, has denied speculations that he is planning to resign from office due to mounting political tension between him and Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
“Thanks for reaching me; however, I am not resigning as speculated,” Garba said. “If there’s anything to the contrary, I will let the public be aware.”
The clarification comes amid growing reports of a strained relationship between the two leaders, fueled by accusations of political marginalization and recent developments within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 2025 local government elections.
The disagreement between Bago and Garba reportedly dates back to May 2023, when both assumed office, and has been intensified by recent events, including the replacement of Garba’s preferred candidate for the chairmanship of Shiroro Local Government Area.
