In an announcement on Monday, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State declared the termination of his Special Adviser on stakeholder relations, Anthony Ogah.

The decision was conveyed through a statement released in Lokoja by Folashade Arike-Ayoade, the Secretary to the Government of Kogi. This dismissal became effective as of Sunday.

"The directive for the immediate dismissal of Ogah, who served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Stakeholders Relations, has been issued by Gov. Bello. Ogah's role as the special adviser to the governor officially concludes on September 24. Gov. Bello extends his best wishes to Ogah in his future endeavours," stated the government.

No specific reason was provided for Ogah’s dismissal. He was instructed to promptly surrender his identity card and any other government property or documents to the Permanent Secretary, Administration, in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the state.