Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has approved the appointment of interim overseers to manage the 11 Local Government Areas and 13 newly created Local Council Development Areas in Gombe State. The appointments follow the expiration of the tenure of the previous Local Government Executive Council chairmen, leaving a temporary administrative vacuum. Gombe State Secretary to the Government, Ibrahim Njodi, announced the decision in a statement issued on Thursday. He stated that the caretakers would assume duty on April 24, 2026, and are expected to ensure continuity in governance and service delivery. According to Njodi, all appointees were selected from within their respective LGAs or LCDAs to ensure familiarity with local administrative systems and community needs. The governor, he said, expects stable and effective leadership during the interim period. Appointees include Lamaran Ahmed for Akko West LCDA, Mohammed Ajiya for Akko North LCDA, Sarah Danjuma for Balanga South LCDA, and Gladys Garba for Billiri West LCDA. Others are Ahmed Usman for Dukku North LCDA, Bappayo Yaya for Funakaye South LCDA, Aishatu Sadiq for Gombe South LCDA, and Ibrahim Gambo for Kaltungo East LCDA. Muhammad Abdullahi was named overseer for Kwami West LCDA, Muhammad Kabir for Nafada South LCDA, and Saidu Filiya for Pero/Chonge LCDA. Haruna Shehu and Dauda Umar will oversee Yamaltu/Deba East and Yamaltu/Deba West LCDAs, respectively. The state government described the move as essential for maintaining administrative stability and uninterrupted grassroots service delivery.
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya is installing caretakers months before the end of the current local administration cycle, raising questions about the timing of the previous chairmen's tenure expiration. The appointments, set to begin April 24, 2026, suggest a prolonged interim arrangement that could delay democratic local governance. Residents of the 13 newly created LCDAs, such as Akko West and Billiri West, may face extended periods without elected representation. This shift places administrative power in unelected hands for an indefinite period, despite assurances of continuity.
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