The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is fully focused on the responsibilities and mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu and not the 2027 elections in Niger.
The Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.
Ibrahim said the minister had disclaimed a write-up written by an aide, Sa’idu Enagi, entitled, ‘Malagi 2027,’ in which permutations for the 2027 gubernatorial elections were discussed in Niger.
“The write-up and all its contexts are hereby vehemently disclaimed.
“The Minister is fully focused on his responsibility superintending the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation given to him by President Bola Tinubu and has no room for political distractions.
“Please disregard the write-up as the Honourable Minister neither directed nor approved the said publication.
“The Minister has directed an immediate investigation, and the aide has been issued a letter of suspension with immediate effect,” Ibrahim said.
Ibrahim explained that the minister and the governor of his state, Umaru Bago, enjoy a positive and mutual relationship for the greater good of Niger.
“Therefore, speculations about the 2027 elections will appear inimical to these noble objectives,” he said
