By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
A source from the Ministry of Environment, has distanced the Minister’s office from Abdulaziz Musa Alhassan’s recent political move, saying Abdulaziz is not currently an aide to the Honorable Minister.
The source in an exclusive interview with Elanza News on Thursday, clarified that Abdulaziz was officially released to the office of the Kaduna State Accountant General, Alh. Bashir Suleiman Zuntu and has no working relationship with the Ministry of Environment.
“For the record, Abdulaziz Musa Alhassan is no longer with the office of the Minister,” source stated.
“He was released months ago, and any attempt to tie his recent political defection to the Minister or the Ministry is entirely misleading.”
According to him, a letter obtained by the Minister’s office in March 2025 showed that Abdulaziz had sought to return as a Personal Assistant to the Minister, but the request was denied.
“In his letter, Abdulaziz appealed to be reinstated in his former capacity,” source added.
“However, the Honorable Minister did not approve the request, as the office had moved on and reassigned responsibilities.”
The source emphasized that linking Abdulaziz’s resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) with the Minister’s office is “unfounded and should be disregarded.”
He concluded by urging the public and media outlets to verify such claims before publication.
“Let it be clear that Abdulaziz acted in his personal capacity, and his political decisions do not reflect the position of the Honorable Minister or his office,” the source said.
