@Abubakar Abdulsalam
Only God knows what the opposition PDP in Katsina is turning into recently. People’s Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda announced a medical leave of absence and delegated the Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe to takeover. Rather the PDP to check the constitutional provision for such action. They resulted in social media gymnastics which they do better.
Governor Radda’s medical leave is entirely constitutional and follows established legal procedures as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Section 190 (2) explicitly empowered the Deputy Governor to act in the capacity of the Governor when the latter is unavailable.
Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe brings over two decades of public service experience. He has also been an integral part of this administration’s success story. His proven track record in governance and deep understanding of the state’s security architecture will seamless continuity.
Rather than questioning constitutional provisions that exist to ensure government stability, the opposition should wear the cap of maturity by supporting institutional processes to guarantee service to the citizens at all times.
It is both amusing and concerning that the same People’s Democratic Party that plunged Katsina State into unprecedented security chaos during their tenure now suddenly awakens from their deep slumber to lecture us on governance. Where was their voice when banditry escalated to terrorize 24 out of 34 local government areas under their watch?
Governor Radda’s administration has systemically reduced bandit activities from affecting 24 LGAs to just less than 12 LGAs within two years. While they left behind a legacy of abandoned projects, unpaid salaries, and compromised security, Governor Radda has delivered thousands of solar streetlights, constructed rural roads, renovated and remodeled primary healthcare and schools.
The opposition’s selective amnesia on Governor Radda’s recent leave of absence cannot erase the fact that under their leadership, our state became synonymous with insecurity.
Abdulsalam can be reached @asalam2020@gmail..com
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