By Henry Umoru
Abuja: The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, has criticized former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, following his attack on Governor Bala Mohammed.
Suleiman condemned Dogara’s remarks, calling them a “verbose, baseless, and self-serving diatribe.” In a statement on Thursday, he described Dogara’s allegations as an attempt to tarnish the reputation of a leader committed to the progress of Bauchi State. He further praised Governor Bala Mohammed as a statesman whose leadership transcends personal interests and political maneuvering.
According to Suleiman, the governor’s record of service, grassroots appeal, and commitment to governance earned him the people’s mandate, not backroom deals or personal favors. He dismissed Dogara’s claims of betrayal as a distortion of political realities.
Refuting Dogara’s accusation that Governor Bala lacked the financial capacity to run his 2018 campaign, Suleiman emphasized that the governor’s success was built on collective support from the people. He stated, “Unlike politicians who rely solely on personal wealth, Governor Bala Mohammed’s leadership thrives on inclusivity and transparency. His campaign was powered by trust, not the whims of a single individual.”
Suleiman also countered Dogara’s claim that Governor Bala failed to support other party candidates. He underscored that the governor had consistently worked towards party unity and collective success, calling it “dishonest” to suggest otherwise. He reaffirmed that Governor Bala remained a pillar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) both in Bauchi State and nationally.
Regarding alleged grievances between Governor Bala Mohammed and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Suleiman dismissed the claims as distractions. He stated that while leadership naturally involves disagreements, Governor Bala had always prioritized collaboration over personal disputes, adding that his commitment to unity within the party and across the nation remains unwavering.
The Speaker also highlighted Governor Bala’s achievements, including infrastructure development, healthcare improvements, and investment in education. “Bauchi has seen unprecedented transformation under his watch, and no amount of political mudslinging can erase that fact,” he said.
Suleiman urged politicians to engage in constructive discourse rather than resorting to character assassination. He warned that Dogara’s approach undermined meaningful governance conversations, stating, “Politics should be about ideas, not personal attacks.”
The Speaker reaffirmed Governor Bala Mohammed’s legacy as a leader dedicated to Bauchi’s development, concluding, “No desperate attempt to rewrite history can overshadow his achievements. His work speaks louder than the words of his detractors.”
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