ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari pulled a surprise on Friday, approving the re-appointment of Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Malam Abba Kyari as his Chief of Staff (COS) respectfully.

A terse statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, whose fate still lies on the brim, stated that both appointments took effect from May 29, 2019, same date the President was inaugurated for a second term of office.

The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Malam Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President. Both appointments take effect from May 29, 2019.”

Prior to these appointments, there were speculations that the President might settle for either the former Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu or the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami as his Chief of Staff.

Credible sources within the presidency had also predicted that either of the two men will get the appointment because of their close affinity with the President. There were also indications that the President may relieve Kyari of his appointment because of his age and the constraints associated with the office of chief of staff.

Both Mustapha and Kyari have continued in office despite the expiration of Buhari’s first tenure.

Their appointment is the second he would make since his swearing in on May 29th.

President Buhari on Wednesday made his first appointment one month after he was sworn-in.

He had appointed Sunday Aghaeze and Bayo Omoboriowo as his Personal Assistants in charge of Photography.

Mustapha, who succeeded Babachir Lawal, in the wake of corruption allegations leveled against him, is believed to be in the good books of the presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress, especially with the way and manner he has gone about coordinating the affairs of government seamlessly, since his appointment on October 30th, 2017.

Prior to now, the President had been facing criticism for delays in appointing key officers that would assist him in his second term.

The SGF who has been functioning in the same capacity had hinged the delays associated with appointing cabinet members on the National Assembly, although the National Assembly resumed on July 2nd, the presidency is yet to forward the ministerial lists to the Senate leadership for confirmation.

Buhari also re-appointed other personal staff, which includes Mohammed Sarki Abba – Senior Special Assistant to the President (Household and Social Events), Ya’u Shehu Darazo – Senior Special Assistant to the President (Special Duties), Dr Suhayb Sanusi Rafindadi – Personal Physician to the President and Amb. Lawal A. Kazaure – State Chief of Protocol.

Others are Sabiu Yusuf – Special Assistant (Office of the President), Saley Yuguda – Special Assistant (House Keeping), Ahmed Muhammed Mayo – Special Assistant (Finance & Administration), Mohammed Hamisu Sani – Special Assistant (Special Duties), Friday Bethel – Personal Assistant (General Duties)

All the appointments take effect from May 29, 2019.

Source:- Independentng

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