February 9, 2025
Politics

Bauchi Govt tackles Wike for questioning Gov Mohammed’s tax reform criticism

By Samuel Luka

The governor of Bauchi state has on Thursday descended hard on former Rivers state Governor and the current Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja, Nyesom Wike for his recent attempt to question Governor Bala Mohammed’s tax reform criticism.

In a press statement made available to newsmen by the Special Adviser to Governor Bala Mohammed on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Mohammed Gidado, Bauchi Government described Wike’s attempt to question Sen. Bala Mohammed’s opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills as not only baseless but hypocritical.

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“While Wike accuses others of insincerity, he has seamlessly transitioned from being a self-proclaimed PDP stalwart to an ardent supporter of the APC government”, part of the statement reads.

It further noted that the FCT minister is now advocating for the re-election of the same APC administration in 2027 and still claiming membership in the PDP.

“This chameleonic behavior raises serious questions about Wike’s credibility and moral compass. Nigerians are not deceived by Wike’s antics. They see a man willing to undermine his party for personal gain, a man whose loyalty shifts as quickly as his alliances”, the statement stressed.

It explained that Governor Bala Mohammed’s opposition to the Tax Reform Bills reflects a principled stand aimed at ensuring inclusive governance and accountability.

The Statement noted that Bala’s constructive interventions have already led to significant adjustments in the reform process, underscoring the importance of meaningful dialogue over hollow rhetoric.

It however, lamented that Chief Wike’s tenure as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has been marked less by governance and more by his weekly spectacle of media insults.

“Instead of using his platform to unite and inspire, Wike has reduced public service to a theater of absurdity, alienating stakeholders and creating unnecessary tensions. His combative style and inability to engage in constructive dialogue make him a liability to the government he serves and a source of embarrassment to his former party”, the Bauchi Government said.

The statement pointed out that even members of the APC are reportedly dismayed by Wike’s antics, which reflect poorly on the administration as a whole.

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