The President Bola Tinubu administration has accused Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State of playing irresponsible politics, urging him to focus on governance and addressing the issues facing his state. This statement was made by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, in a press release dated January 10, 2025.
According to Dare, the Tinubu administration is laser-focused on development and improving the overall well-being of Nigerians. “The focus of this government is on how to build stronger collaborations with sub-nationals and other critical stakeholders on matters that affect the lives of Nigerians,” he stated.
Dare emphasized that President Tinubu won an election and secured a national mandate from Nigerians, which he will not surrender to satisfy the palate of pseudo-activists and later-day crusaders. “President Tinubu is a listening leader and also a leader that strongly believes in the institutions of state,” Dare added.
Addressing the Tax Reform Bills, Dare noted that the President was clear that anyone and groups that feel strongly about the matter now before the National Assembly should take advantage of the legislative process. “Attempts to stampede or abort this process must be regarded as undemocratic and self-serving,” he asserted.
Dare questioned Governor Bala Mohammed’s efforts to improve the lives of the people of Bauchi State, who still rank among the most impoverished in Nigeria. “How well are the people of his state faring under his leadership? How well has he as Governor used the increased resources at his disposal to improve the quality of life of his people?” Dare asked. He emphasized that just as President Tinubu has a duty to all Nigerians, Governor Bala has a greater duty and responsibility to the people of his state.
“Constant blustering and playing irresponsible politics will not relieve him of his duty to the people of Bauchi State, whom his leadership has impoverished,” Dare stated. He urged Governor Bala to face governance and stop using President Tinubu to burnish his vanishing image.
Dare highlighted President Tinubu’s focus on revamping the economy and working to turn the economic fortunes of the country around. “He has a four-year mandate to deliver on his promises. Nigerians have started to see the real impact of reforms of the Tinubu administration, and better outcomes will continue to manifest in the lives of the citizens in the weeks and months ahead,” he said.
Dare further reiterated that Governor Bala is playing irresponsible politics and should instead occupy himself with dealing with the many problems of his state. “Ambition is made of sterner stuff,” he remarked.
