Politics Saraki's Senior Aide Resigns to Take Charge of New Political Party

The Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Students’ Matters to senate president Bukola Saraki, Ikenga Ugochinyere has tendered his resignation letter. 

In a letter dated October 3, he said he resigned because he just emerged as the national chairman of a newly formed political party.

“Sequel to the issuance of certificate of registration by INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) to my newly formed political party and my emergence as National Chairman, I wish to tender my resignation as your Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Students’ Matters. This is because of the legal and political implications of my new status as a result of which I cannot be able to discharge my functions to you.

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