Democracy is the official system of government in Nigeria.
But apparently, that one is just a story for the gods in Nassarawa State.
Ruqayyat Tijjani Usman, a State Counsel to the Ministry of Justice in Nassarawa State, shared some opinions on Facebook,
The two facebook posts that cost me my job. pic.twitter.com/NZRLBA9DeQ
— Ruqayyah Ummu Arfan wa Shafeeqah (@rukey_teejay) February 26, 2016
But all that one she was speaking was just English. The Governor had her summoned into his office, and then it was quickly followed up, not with a commendation for wanting her government to do more, but with this letter.
Here is d termination letter pic.twitter.com/Dp9ODw5CwF
— Ruqayyah Ummu Arfan wa Shafeeqah (@rukey_teejay) February 26, 2016
Because demanding more from one’s Government is clearly to much to ask, apparently.
The government probably expected that when she sees something wrong in the State, she goes,
Nigerians on Social Media are showing support and demanding that she be re-instated to her former position. Even the normally absentee labour union is involved now.
You can check out her social media accounts to show your support.
Hopefully, the government will reverse the childishness as soon as possible.