Hyacinth sacks Ortom’s recent appointees, demotes permanent secretaries

Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has nullified the last minute appointments into the state civil service by Samuel Ortom, the former governor.

A statement signed by Tersoo Kula, chief press secretary to the governor, said Alia also demoted some permanent secretaries appointed by the immediate past administration, adding that they should revert to their previous positions.

The governor also directed that civil servants due for retirement, but who are yet to tender their letters of retirement or notice of retirement, “should do so forthwith and proceed on retirement immediately”.

“All recent appointments into the state civil service made by the outgone administration from May 2022 to date are hereby nullified with immediate effect,” the statement reads.

“All those who have retired but are yet to vacate their offices or duty posts either because of extension or contract appointment are to proceed on retirement forthwith.

“All civil servants and or persons appointed permanent secretaries from the month of January 2023 to date should revert to their previous positions forthwith.

“All the postings and transfers made in the state civil service from October 2022 to date are hereby nullified. The affected staff should revert to their former ranks, or stations or offices with immediate effect.”