The presidency has urged Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to focus on resolving the developmental and poverty challenges in his State rather than issuing threats against President Bola Tinubu.
This comes after Governor Mohammed described the Tax Reform Bills introduced by President Tinubu’s administration as “anti-North” and a threat to the unity of Nigeria.
In a statement on Monday, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, cautioned Governor Mohammed against making inflammatory statements, saying they are “unbecoming of his office and public status.”
“It bears noting that Bauchi State has received N144 billion (State and LGA) in federal allocations under the current administration – a significant increase from previous disbursements. Yet his state continues to grapple with serious developmental challenges and high poverty rates. Rather than issuing threats, his energy might be better directed toward implementing effective poverty alleviation programs and ensuring transparent utilization of these federal resources,” he said.
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Dare emphasized that the Governor’s statements do not represent the position of the Northern region, which seeks collaborative governance and constructive engagement with the Federal Government.
The presidency highlighted the significant benefits of the proposed tax reforms, including federal allocation benefits and development opportunities.
These benefits, he noted, include streamlined taxation systems, enhanced revenue collection efficiency, and protection of informal sector workers.
The reforms also create frameworks for attracting investments through tax incentives and capacity building for state revenue services.
The Presidency however urged Governor Mohammed to retract his confrontational remarks and redirect his focus toward productive dialogue with the Federal Government.
“Nigeria’s journey toward prosperity demands unity of purpose, not divisive rhetoric.
“The path forward lies not in confrontation but in collaboration, not in threats but in thoughtful engagement, and certainly not in divisive statements but in unified action toward our shared goals of development and progress,” the statement said.
via: Information Nigeria
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