Taraba Sacks Hos, Ube Boss

Taraba State Acting Governor Garba Umar yesterday sacked the Head of Service, Augustine Bazing and the Chairman, Universal Basic Education (UBE) board, Bubajoda Mafindi.

The acting governor also swapped some permanent secretaries.

Mrs. Asebe Maiungwa and Danladi Batulu were appointed head of Service and UBE chairman.

The sacked officials are loyalists of Governor Danbaba Suntai, who have supported the recuperating governor since the state slipped into political crisis in August.

They are also loyalists of former Governor Jolly Nyame, who recently reconciled with Suntai.

Basing’s and Mafindi’s removal are seen by analysts as another step by Umar to consolidate his hold on power.

Basing was in the office when he was served his dismissal letter, his aides said.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Gave Yawe, however, said Basing’s and Mafindi’s dismissal was just an “administrative...