Bauchi gov accuses FG of discrimination against opposition-led states

Bauchi gov accuses FG of discrimination against opposition-led states

 Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed
frustration over what he described as the Federal Government’s alleged
discrimination against states governed by opposition parties. This is as the governor alleged that his state has been
sidelined in the distribution of financial interventions and grants. Speaking at the opening of the State Executive Council
meeting held at the Government House in Bauchi, the governor said, “The Federal
Government has a lot of bias against states governed by opposition parties.
Some states are receiving preferential treatment.” The governor called on the Federal Government to adopt a
fair and non-partisan approach in handling interventions, insisting that states
should not be punished or rewarded based on their political affiliation. Amid worsening financial challenges, Mohammed also cautioned
cabinet members against unnecessary trips to Abuja or foreign countries,
stressing the need to cut down the cost of governance. “We must prudently manage our scarce resources. The
financial pressure is high and we can’t afford wasteful spending,” he said. On politics, the governor issued a stern warning: “It is not
yet time for politicking. Let us focus on service delivery. Anyone eager to
begin political campaigns should resign.” He directed his commissioners to submit viable proposals for
project execution, stating that unutilized funds would be redirected to sectors
that need urgent attention. “In the next couple of weeks, I’ll initiate a virement
process to channel funds where they are most needed. We can’t sit back while
critical sectors suffer,” he said. 



































Governor Bala Mohammed reaffirmed his commitment to delivering
impactful governance till the end of his tenure.

Source: Bauchi gov accuses FG of discrimination against opposition-led states

 - NigerianEye

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