Governor Fintiri Above Religious, Ethnic, and Gender Politics — Dr. Edgar Amos
News Rendezvous Yola, Nigeria – May 3, 2025 Dr. Edgar Amos Sunday, Chief of Staff to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has debunked growing claims on social media alleging the Governor’s bias against Christians and women in government appointments. In a strongly worded statement titled “Fintiri and Religious Yahoos” , Dr. Edgar described the allegations as politically motivated attempts to smear the Governor's image, especially in the wake of the death of Fufore Local Government Chairman, Hon. Shaibu Babas. Responding to criticisms that Governor Fintiri delayed the swearing-in of the Vice Chairman, Mrs. Peace Samson Audu—a Christian woman—Dr. Edgar stated that the law already empowers her to act as Chairman, and there is no constitutional time frame for a formal swearing-in. "Mrs. Peace Audu is already acting as Chairman of Fufore LGA with all the powers and responsibilities of the office. There is no vacuum in leadership, and there is no discrimination in play,...