Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River State says he will no longer appoint people older than him into serious positions of responsible in his government. The governor was explaining why it was taking him many weeks to name his commissioners and other appointees since he was inaugurated for a second term on May 29.

Ayade, who is 52, said it was not in his nature to talk harshly to his seniors, the reason he said he was unable to shout at older members of his government in his first term. “I am looking for younger people to appoint into my government. I will no longer appoint older people. I need younger people so that I can shout at them in order to fast track my government,” he said.

Ayade had earlier said he will not continue with a bogus cabinet of 29 commissioners and over 6,000 appointees.

•Text (excluding headline) courtesy of Daily Trust.