The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains committed to fostering development and enhancing the well-being of Nigerians.
Dare made this assertion in a statement issued on Friday, January 10, responding to remarks made by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State criticizing the Tinubu administration.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to building collaborations with subnational entities and critical stakeholders on issues impacting citizens.
He criticized what he described as “pseudo-activists and latter-day crusaders” attempting to undermine the administration’s national mandate.
The statement read: “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 psuedo activists and later day crusaders.
“President Tinubu is a listening leader and also a leader that strongly believes in the institutions of state.
“On the Tax Reform Bills, the 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. How well are the people of his state who still rank as most impoverished among Nigerians fairing 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.
“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.”
He urged Governor Bala to face governance and stop using President Tinubu to burnish is vanishing image.
He added: “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.
Dare urged Governor Mohammed to prioritize governance over political distractions, adding that President Tinubu’s administration is firmly focused on revamping the economy and delivering reforms for the benefit of Nigerians.
“Governor Bala should face governance and stop using President Tinubu to burnish his vanishing image,” Dare added.