How health challenge keeps Taraba Deputy Governor Out of office for 5minths Govt Addresses Concerns Over Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali’s Absence
The Taraba State Government has clarified the whereabouts of Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, who has been absent since November 2024, there raising concerns about his wellbeing and duties of office.
According to the government, Alkali has been away for medical reasons but is expected to resume duty soon.
In a briefing following the Taraba Executive Council Meeting on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Zainab Usman, revealed that the deputy governor’s long absence was due to an incident of stroke, which affected his ability to speak.
She however assured that Alkali is recuperating and intends to return to his duties soon.
She explained, further:
“Around November last year, His Excellency experienced an ailment that required him to move to Abuja for treatment. From Abuja, he was later transferred to Cairo, Egypt for further medical checks, and the commissioner of health was delegated to monitor his health status. Taraba residents need to sympathize with the executive council, His Excellency, and the deputy governor regarding his health condition.
“Ailment is something that is general and can happen to anyone. Before approaching a court of law to ascertain the health, fitness, or otherwise of any principal officer in the state, the human nature of the individual should be considered first,” the commissioner added.
“His Excellency is human, and a human being even before becoming the deputy governor of Taraba State. The person who went to court is also human and can fall sick too. He is recuperating very well, and we are expecting him back soon to resume his duty,” she told the gathering.
When asked about the possibility of impeaching the deputy governor after 90 days away from the state, the commissioner clarified that the law does not apply in this case.
“Let me come in as a lawyer now. From my background, this principle of 90 days applies only to a sitting governor of a state, not the deputy. His determination or eligibility to be in office is all determined by the governor,” the commissioner said.
Meanwhile, the Taraba State Commissioner for Health, Bordiya Buma, who visited the ailing deputy governor in Egypt, confirmed that Alkali is recuperating well.
“He had a stroke, which affected a part of his body, causing weakness on one side. His ability to talk was affected, but glory be to God, the treatment is ongoing, and we are pleased with the current progress,” Bordiya said.
“We are hopeful that very soon, we will welcome him back to the state to continue his normal activities.
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