Ex Gov Yahaya Bello Uses Kogi Govt Letterhead After Leaving Office (pics)

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has come under intense criticism after posting — and later deleting — a congratulatory letter to the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu) written on a letterhead with the official Kogi State Government logo, even though he no longer holds office.

The letter, bearing the state coat of arms and Bello’s signature as “Executive Governor,” sparked outrage online as critics accused him of clinging to power and blurring the line between personal identity and public office.

Bello’s Controversial Letter to the Army Chief

In the letter, Bello congratulated the new Army Chief but included a line that quickly drew attention: “It gives me renewed hope that my worthy successor, His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, will now have you in his corner as he continues to tackle insecurity in his domain.”

Observers said the remark was problematic because it implied the Army Chief could “belong” in a governor’s “corner,” distorting the military’s federal command structure.