Drama As Kaduna Councillor Appoints 18 Special Advisers, Gives Reason
- A councillor in Kaduna state has stirred a fresh debate in the polity by appointing 18 special advisers
- Sunusi Hashim, representing Kinkiba Ward in Soba LGA, disclosed that the move was aimed at strengthening his grassroots administration
- Hashim hailed the Uba Sani-led administration and made a fresh pledge to the governor ahead of the 2027 elections
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
A councillor representing Kinkiba Ward in Soba local government area of Kaduna state, Sunusi Hashim, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his grassroots administration.
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The aides, as reported by The Punch, were inaugurated on Sunday, September 7, 2025, during a ceremony held at L.E.A. Primary School, Kinkiba, which was attended by APC stakeholders, party loyalists, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community members.
Hashim claimed that the appointments were made in recognition of the appointees’ loyalty, dedication, and service to the progress of Kinkiba Ward.
“I urged them to serve with respect, integrity, honesty, transparency, and compassion for the people.
“My ambition is to work collaboratively as a team for the development of our community and the advancement of our great party,” he stated.
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Sanusi Hashim supports Uba Sani's govt
The councillor expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for what he described as consistent support to councillors across the state, particularly through the provision of fertiliser for distribution to farmers.
Hashim promised that his team would align with the governor’s transformative agenda and deliver projects to the community.
The newly appointed special advisers include:
- Shafiu Nuhu (Works),
- Shafiu Alhassan (Social Development),
- Shitu Ahmad (Principal Private Secretary),
- Alh. Isiya Yusuf Danju (Finance), Danlarai Habibu (Stakeholders Engagement),
- Ibrahim Sufiyan (Inter-Party Relations),
- Abbas Jafar (Problem Matters),
- Jibrin Lawal (Agricultural Development),
- Aina’u Kabir (Women Affairs),
- Sale Abdurrahman (Public Affairs),
- Umar Shitu (Political Matters),
- Tasiu Umar (Media and Publicity),
- Salisu D. Tela (Health),
- Yusuf Abdulkareem (Elders),
- Buhari Abubakar (Education),
- Hamisu Salisu (Team Secretary),
- Dahiru Yau (Team PRO) and
- Yahaya Kinkiba (Youth).
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Chijioke Ihunwo, Obio-Akpor LGA chairman, appointed 100 new special assistants, adding to the 130 advisers appointed earlier.
The appointments came amid the Wike-Fubara political conflict in Rivers state and increased autonomy for LGAs under federal government reforms.
Ihunwo’s strategic moves highlighted his alignment with Governor Fubara and the growing financial independence of LGAs in Nigeria.
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