Tinubu Appoints New BCDA Director, But Wike’s Ally Refuses to Step Down

A leadership tussle has erupted at the Border Communities Development Agency. President Bola Tinubu directed all political appointees seeking elective office to resign by March 31, 2026. He named former House member Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General, replacing Dr. Dakorinama Alabo George, who aimed to contest the Rivers governorship. Despite the official announcement, George—an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike—has not handed over. Sources say he quietly retained control of office assets and continued to hold official meetings, even appearing on the agency’s website as Executive Secretary. The Presidency insists Namdas remains in charge and rejects claims that George has been reappointed. With both sides standing firm, the BCDA now faces an unprecedented dual leadership crisis.

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