By Abdulkareem Haruna

The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, unexpectedly postponed today’s swearing-in ceremony for his new commission nominees due to unexplained State Assembly objections. The announcement was delivered just minutes before the scheduled start by Ali Bukar Dalori, the ruling APC party chairman and future deputy national chairman.

The ceremony’s delay until 2pm today has sparked buzz and speculation. Investigations by this newspaper have identified the two nominees in question as the Honorable Sainna Buba, a potential returning Commissioner, and a representative from Shani Local government. 

Assembly insiders revealed the nominations were rejected due to alleged discrepancies in the candidates’ resumes. Interestingly, Buba, a prominent figure in Zulum’s previous cabinet, had been approved by the same Assembly for a Commissioner role four years ago. 

Sources close to the situation suggest there may be more to Buba’s predicament than meets the eye, with his influence, honesty, and resourcefulness—traits highly valued by Governor Zulum—possibly making him a target within the government. 

An anonymous State Assembly source indicated that an emergency session is planned for 2 pm today to reconsider Buba’s controversial nomination. 

Governor Zulum’s decision to postpone the entire swearing-in ceremony until the disputed nominations are resolved reflects his unwavering support for his trusted ally. 

Further updates on this intriguing political development will be reported as events unfold.