Opposition Leader Yahaya Ability Challenges Governor’s Claims of Prosperity in Niger State.
By Yahaya Zakka Minna.
In a recent interview on national television, Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago asserted that residents of Niger State are enjoying the benefits of his administration and that there is no hardship in the state.
However, his statements have faced immediate backlash from opposition leader Yahaya Ability, who has labeled the governor’s claims as misleading and disconnected from the reality faced by citizens.
Yahaya Ability highlighted a concerning incident that occurred on the same day of the governor’s remarks, where bandits set up a roadblock in gidan kwaruru near Rijiyan Nagwamatse, just a few kilometers from Kontagora.
The attack held motorists hostage for nearly an hour until security forces intervened, emphasizing ongoing insecurity in the state.
“Nigerians are encouraged to always verify the claims made by the governor directly from the people of the state,” Yahaya Ability urged, reiterating that hardship and insecurity continue to pervade Niger State.
He described the governor’s statements as “political propaganda, filled with deception,” characteristic of the APC government, which he accused of failing to deliver meaningful support to the people.
As concerns over safety and living conditions mount, the divide between government promises and the realities faced by citizens becomes increasingly pronounced.
