A leadership crisis is unfolding in the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) over conflicting appointments.Governorship aspirant Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for a Rivers State governorship ticket, remains in office despite being replaced by Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas, per presidential directive.

The controversy stems from George’s refusal to vacate his role after the replacement order, with reports indicating he retained control of agency assets and continued holding official meetings.President Tinubu directed all political appointees contesting elections to resign by March 31, 2026, but George allegedly did not comply.

The presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Namdas as the new head, though George’s profile on the agency website still lists him as Executive Secretary.Supporters claim he was reappointed, while the presidency denies this, leading to ongoing disputes over his status.This conflict highlights tensions within Nigeria’s federal bureaucracy and political appointments.