Bauchi Governor Criticizes President Tinubu’s Address, Calls It “Empty”

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed his disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s recent nationwide broadcast.

Mohammed claimed that President Tinubu did not consult with governors before addressing Nigerians protesting against bad governance, and that the address did not reflect the reality on the ground.

Speaking to journalists after an emergency security council meeting at the Government House in Bauchi on Monday, Mohammed emphasized the disconnect between the government and the people.

When asked about the President’s address, Mohammed said, “I’m not a spokesperson for the Presidency, but I certainly know that the President’s speech was very empty. It has rather escalated the whole situation because he should have listened to the governors, who are his first line of charge, first line of commanders at the sub-national level, so that we can give him insights on what is happening, as we also listen to our local government chairmen.

“All the President’s commanders, the police commissioners, brigade commanders, we are working together with all of them. However, they spoke in a manner that has not shown empathy or sympathy to the youth,” he added.