Sokoto Governor, Aliyu Locks Latecomers Out Of Government House

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, created a stir on Thursday when he arrived at the Government House at 8:30am and discovered most staff were not yet at work.

Only cleaners and a single nurse were present at the time of his unexpected visit.

In response to the absentees, Governor Aliyu instructed security personnel to lock the main gate, barring late arrivals from entering the premises. The gate reportedly remained shut until approximately 1pm.

It was gathered that several high-ranking staff members and some of the governor’s aides were among those who were unable to gain entry due to their late arrival.

Governor Aliyu while justifying his action explained that “This is not a matter of joke.

“What is expected from any serious government is to ensure a timely payment of workers’ salary.

“When I came in, I paid two months’ salaries within three weeks.

“That is why I drove myself to the office because my drivers did not come in time.

“But I will not tell you my next line of action because you too came late (referring to the interviewers).”

The governor added that, “I promised the people of Sokoto State that I would not betray their trust nor allow any public officers to do so.

“You either work or return our money. You cannot collect our money without justifying it.”