Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor in a statement on Wednesday said he won’t apologize for his criticism on President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
During the state Executive Council meeting at the government house in Bauchi, governor Bala asserted that a leader with national responsibility, it is his duty to speak out on issues that may spark controversy. He explained that his intention was not to offend or hurt anyone but to address the situation accurately.
Recall that Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the main opposition party, had criticised the President’s policies in the wake of the #EndBadGovernance protest saying he is implementing policies that are inflicting hardship on the people.
He highlighted the recent protests as a wake-up call, not only for the presidency but for all levels of government.
“All of us here, as leaders—members of councils, commissioners representing local governments—are aware of the situation on the ground. You represent the people here. It’s crucial that we listen when Nigerians raise their voices against poor governance, especially in areas where expectations have not been met,” he said.
The governor pointed out that unfavourable national policies and global economic conditions have contributed to the hardships faced by the people.
However, he maintained that his criticism was constructive and intended to benefit the president, the government and the citizens of Nigeria.
“Whoever made harsh or critical remarks about me must understand that it’s the cost of leadership, and I have no apology for that. My comments were not meant to cause disaffection or insult anyone. This isn’t about partisan politics—it’s about responsibility,” he concluded.
The governor assured that his administration would continue to develop policies and programnes aimed at improving the lives of the people, despite the challenges and limited resources.
