Strong indications have emerged that the Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, may soon be replaced following a prolonged illness that has kept him out of office for over nine months.

Multiple sources within the Taraba State House of Assembly and senior government circles confirmed that the lawmakers have rallied behind the current Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Alhaji Hamman Adama, as Alkali’s likely successor.

Though the House of Assembly is yet to initiate formal impeachment or replacement proceedings, a senior official revealed that discussions are ongoing to activate the constitutional process to remove Alkali.

“The deputy governor has been bedridden for months. We can no longer afford to operate without a fully active deputy in such a critical role,” the source said.

However, the state government has pushed back against the claims.

The Special Adviser to Governor Agbu Kefas on Media and Digital Communication, Emmanuel Bello, dismissed the speculation as baseless.

“No one has nominated anyone to be Deputy Governor to Dr. Agbu Kefas. Disregard any fake news,” Bello said in a brief statement.

As of press time, the deputy governor’s office has not issued any official statement concerning his health condition or the alleged succession plot.

Nevertheless, a senior government official from the deputy governor’s office admitted knowledge of plans to relieve Alkali of his duties.