*The Federal Government urges Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, in Northern Nigeria, to focus on purposeful leadership rather than resorting to ‘constant blustering and playing irresponsible politics will not relieve him of his duty to the people of Bauchi State that his leadership has impoverished’

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The Federal Government has urged Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, in Northern Nigeria, to focus on purposeful leadership, stating that he “has greater duty and responsibility to the people of his state.”

The Presidency noted that Governor Bala’s constant blustering and playing irresponsible politics would not relieve him of his duty to the people of Bauchi State his leadership has impoverished for years.

Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, in a statement Friday, January 10, 2025, said the Bauchi State Governor Bala “should face governance and stop using President Tinubu to burnish is vanishing image.”

The statement also noted the President Tinubu administration is one that is laser-focused on issues of development and how to improve on the overall well-being of Nigerians.

Dare stated: “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.

“President Tinubu won an election and secured a national mandate from Nigerians, and he will not surrender that to satisfy the palate of some pseudo activists and latter-day crusaders.”

The Presidential aide averred that Tinubu is a listening leader, and also a leader that strongly believes in the institutions of state.

On agitations over Tax Reforms Bills

In respect of the growing opposition, especially from the North to Tinubu administration’s Tax Reforms Bills, which are currently in the National Assembly (NASS), in Abuja, FCT, for consideration, Dare further explained the Nigerian President was clear that anyone and groups that feel strongly about this 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.

“The question to Governor Bala Mohammed by journalists is to know what he is doing to make life better for the people of Bauchi State,” statement noted.

According to the Federal Government, the question is also about how well are the people of Bauchi State, who still rank as the “most impoverished among Nigerians” 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?

The government clarified just like President Tinubu has a duty to all Nigerians, Governor Bala has “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 his leadership has impoverished.

“Governor Bala should face governance and stop using President Tinubu to burnish is vanishing image.”

Dare also stated: “President Tinubu is focused on revamping the economy and his is 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.”

The statement added: “Governor Bala is playing irresponsible politics.

“Rather, he should occupy himself with dealing with the many problems of his state. Ambition is made of sterner stuff.”