“Tinubu’s govt not working, people are complaining everywhere” – Bauchi governor

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, declaring that the federal government is failing Nigerians.

“The Federal Government is not working; everyone can see that. People are complaining everywhere,” Governor Bala said on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation of former women leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Hajiya Inna Chiroma, at the Government House in Bauchi.

He described the situation in the country as alarming, pointing to the poor implementation of the 2024 budget as evidence of the government’s inefficiency.

According to him, only 30 percent of the current year’s budget has been implemented, while the 2025 budget has not been touched — yet discussions are already underway about the 2026 budget.

“This shows the level of unseriousness,” he said.

Governor Bala noted that while many members of the PDP are aware of the shortcomings of the APC-led government, they choose to remain silent out of patriotism and concern for the country’s image.

“Some of us know the truth but keep quiet because we don’t want to ridicule the country,” he said, warning that the situation in Nigeria is deteriorating rapidly under the current administration.

He called on PDP members to regroup and reclaim leadership at the federal level, stressing that the founding vision of the party was based on national interest and unity, not selfish ambition.

“It’s time for the PDP to rise again. When the party was formed by leaders like the late Adamu Chiroma, there was no selfishness. It was about national interest,” Bala said.

He condemned rising impunity, tribalism, and exclusion in governance, arguing that these are the very things the PDP was established to fight against.

“We have to defend our nationalism. What we see today is everything PDP fought against. We must restore equity and justice in the country,” he added.

The governor said his administration has made deliberate efforts to transcend tribal and religious divisions by including minority groups and vulnerable populations in governance.

He urged party stakeholders, especially women, to take a more active role in shaping the party’s future.

He encouraged them to contest for leadership positions beyond traditional women’s roles at the upcoming PDP national convention.

“You must not sit back. Come forward, demand more space. We are ready to give you the leverage and support to lead,” he said.