Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, has been accused by the presidency of “irresponsible politics” and neglecting to put the wellbeing of his constituents—many of whom it said were among the poorest in the nation—first.
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, has been accused by the presidency of “irresponsible politics” and neglecting to put the wellbeing of his constituents—many of whom it said were among the poorest in the nation—first.
impoverished Nigerians, deserve better leadership and governance,” the statement read.
The Presidency further criticized Governor Mohammed for allegedly diverting attention from critical state issues by targeting the administration of President Bola Tinubu. It noted that while President Tinubu remained focused on implementing reforms to drive national development and economic recovery, Governor Mohammed appeared more interested in using the federal government as a “diversionary tool.”
The statement challenged Governor Mohammed to reflect on his achievements in improving the lives of Bauchi residents.
“President Tinubu has a national mandate to deliver on his promises, and Nigerians are already seeing the positive impact of his reforms. Meanwhile, the question for Governor Bala Mohammed is simple: what is he doing to make life better for the people of Bauchi State? Has he utilized the increased resources at his disposal to improve their quality of life?”
The statement also emphasized President Tinubu’s dedication to fostering collaboration with state governments and stakeholders to enhance Nigerians’ well-being. It warned that any attempts to undermine the federal government’s reform agenda were “self-serving” and “undemocratic.”
Governor Bala Mohammed has yet to respond to the Presidency’s allegations as of the time of filing this report.
Written By Hafsat Bello