THE Commissioner for Special Duties in Kwara State, Aisha Ahman-Pategi, has resigned from the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Ahman-Pategi, who was initially the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, dropped her resignation letter on Friday, indicating that it was with immediate effect.
OBSERVERS TIMES recalls that the Governor’s Special Adviser on Health, Prof. Wale Suleiman, had also resigned his appointment two weeks ago.
In her resignation letter, Ahman-Pategi said, “I, Aisha Ahman Pategi, the outgoing Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties, effective from today, Friday 28th August, 2020, humbly wish to formally announce my resignation from the cabinet of His Excellency, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
“I wish to thank God Almighty for giving me the grace and opportunity to serve as Commissioner for Local Government and now exiting as Commissioner for Special Duties, serving my fellow Kwarans and representing Pategi Local Government in our drive to better the lot of Kwarans.”
“Life is in phases and I’m bold to say that having journeyed the political terrain with Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, now is the time for me to leave and focus on new ideals. Going forward, my interest in Community Service and Grassroots’ Development will continue,” she added.
The former commissioner also thanked the people of Kwara State and the Governor especially, for bringing her into politics.
“May Allah reward him and continue to be his guide as he pilots the affairs of our dear state,” she prayed.