Bala Muhammed Slams Federal Ministers Over Aid Claims: ‘Where’s the Money and How’s It Being Used?

Governor Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State has sharply criticized the federal government in response to recent statements made by federal ministers. These ministers claimed that all state governors had received 70 trucks of rice and over 500 million Naira in aid.

Governor Muhammed’s remarks, reported by PREMIUM TIMES, challenge the federal government’s narrative and question the efficacy of its economic policies. His comments underscore the mounting tension between state and federal authorities in Nigeria’s intricate political scene.

In his rebuke, Governor Muhammed questioned the federal government’s handling of resources, stating, “I have heard with regrettable attention some of the ministers of the federal government are saying that we have been given 70 trucks, given over N500 million, (but) how much is the federal government making? What have they done with it?”

He further criticized the federal policies, linking them to the hardships faced by Nigerians. Muhammed asked, “Why should they bring a policy that is causing pain? Who brought hunger? Who brought suffering? Who brought the protest?”

The governor’s statements reflect growing frustration and scrutiny over the administration’s economic measures and their impact on the public.