Tag: Mohammed Idris Malagi

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, has suspended his aide, Sa’idu Enagi, following the circulation of an unauthorised political article related to the 2027 Niger State governorship election. The Ministry confirmed that the write-up, titled ‘Malagi 2027’, was published without the minister’s approval and does not represent his views. The article reportedly speculated on political developments ahead of the 2027 governorship race. In a statement on Wednesday, Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to Malagi, urged the public to disregard the publication. “Please disregard the write-up as the Honourable Minister neither directed nor approved the publication,” Ibrahim said. He added that an immediate investigation had been launched and that the aide responsible had been suspended. The ministry also addressed speculations about Malagi’s relationship with Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, noting that both maintain a cordial and cooperative relationship for the benefit of the state. “It is noteworthy that the Honourable Minister and his home state governor enjoy a positive, mutual relationship for the greater good of Niger State, and therefore, speculations about the 2027 elections will appear inimical to these noble objectives,” the statement said. Malagi, who was nominated and confirmed as minister by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2023, previously contested the 2023 APC primary for Niger State governorship but lost to Umar Bago, who went on to win the election. The minister remains focused on his federal duties at the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.