Nasiru Idris, the governor of Kebbi State, has taken decisive action by terminating the services of Babangida Sarki, his special adviser on youths. This move comes in response to Sarki's posting of gay content on his WhatsApp status. The governor's spokesperson, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the dismissal on Monday, July 10. The decision to relieve Sarki of his duties was made by Governor Nasiru Idris himself, who was deeply displeased and appalled by the offensive content shared by his aide.
According to reports from Premium Times, Governor Nasiru Idris stated that the posting of such inappropriate content on social media platforms goes against the moral and social values upheld by the predominantly Islamic community in Kebbi State. He emphasized that his administration will not tolerate any actions that undermine the integrity and morality of the people. In light of this incident, the governor also issued a stern warning to all public officials, cautioning them against sharing offensive or objectionable material on their social media accounts or any other public forums.
The incident came to the governor's attention while he was in Saudi Arabia for Hajj. It has been reported that Babangida Sarki allegedly posted gay content on his WhatsApp status over the weekend. Following the discovery, Governor Nasiru Idris decided to relieve Sarki of his position as the special adviser on youths. The governor's media aide clarified that Sarki's phone was not hacked and that a thorough investigation was conducted, during which Sarki confessed to uploading the pictures himself.
This action taken by Governor Nasiru Idris demonstrates his commitment to upholding the principles and values cherished by the people of Kebbi State. It serves as a reminder to public officials about the importance of maintaining decorum and respecting the social norms of the community they serve.
