Farmer Governor Bago: Shedding Light on Allegations Surrounding Neglected Niger North Senatorial District
In a recent wave of criticism, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has come under fire for allegedly appointing only individuals from Niger South and Niger East Senatorial districts (Zones A and B), while supposedly neglecting Niger North Senatorial district (Zone C). These accusations, however, have been branded as baseless and lacking factual truth by supporters of the Governor.
The condemnations levied against Governor Bago are being viewed as a diversionary tactic by some, with no concrete evidence or merit to substantiate the claims. Rather, this seems to stem from envy and an attempt to discredit the accomplishments of Honorable Bago during his short time in office. Supporters attest to his commitment, good leadership skills, and dedication to the welfare of the people, particularly in contrast to the previous administration led by Abubakar Lolo, which displayed eight years of subpar leadership roles in Niger State.
Contrary to the accusations, the present government of Honorable Bago has not marginalized Niger North Senatorial district, compared to the reign of the Abubakar Sani Bello administration, which faced criticisms concerning its treatment of people in Niger South and Niger East Senatorial districts (Zones A and B). It is crucial for the Niger North Senatorial district Coalition Forums to recall the immense support other zones in Niger State offered to former Governor Abubakar Lolo. This context is essential when assessing the claims levied against Honorable Bago.
It should be noted that Honorable Bago has strived to ensure fairness in his appointments, extending opportunities to all indigenes of Niger State. Supporters question the Coalition Forum's basis for tarnishing the government's image without providing specific details regarding the numbers of appointees for each zone, including federal-level positions such as the Minister of State for Agriculture, which a representative from Zone C currently holds. Additionally, the Coalition is challenged to provide an accurate account of the number of Commissioners, Directors-General, Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Coordinators, and representatives from Zone C in comparison to other zones.
An important factor often overlooked by critics is that during the administration of Abubakar Lolo, people from Zone C expressed discontent because Lolo was not their preferred candidate. Instead, other zones were accused of supporting Abubakar Bello, who eventually became the governor, amassing massive votes from Zone A and B. Surprisingly, during Lolo's tenure, he granted more appointments and initiated various projects favoring Zone C.
Considering these points, it becomes evident that comparing the leadership styles of Abubakar Sani Bello, Lolo, and Honorable Bago requires careful analysis. It prompts us to question who has shown prudence and sincerity in serving as a leader.
It is worth mentioning that appointments are an ongoing process, making it premature to conclude that Zone C is being marginalized. In light of this, the Niger North Senatorial District Coalition Forums (Zone C) are urged to remember the proverb, "people living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones." Taking a moment to reflect before hastily jumping to conclusions may foster a more constructive dialogue.
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