Taiwo Popoola
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to remove what he called excess baggage within his cabinet.
Mohammed gave this advice during the commissioning of the 14.1km Umuakali-Eberi Road in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State.
He said while governors have confidence in the President’s leadership, the actions of certain cabinet members are undermining his efforts.
According to him, the President must throw away the excess baggage, stressing the need for decisive action.
Mohammed, who is the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum noted that the focus across various states should be on governance rather than politics.
He applauded Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara for delivering good governance despite political challenges, expressing confidence in the Governor’s ability to lead effectively.
He said by what he has seen, he is no longer worried about Governor Fubara’s performance or the perception of the people about his administration.
The governor also hailed Governor Fubara’s composure and maturity in handling the state’s political crisis, attributing it to his exceptional character and leadership style, adding that Fubara exemplifies that political maturity is not defined by longevity in politics.
The Bauchi State Governor further advised politicians to recognize when to step aside and allow the younger generation to lead, adding that Governor Fubara’s achievements make him more of a field marshal than a general.
