Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has refuted claims that he threatened President Bola Tinubu. He clarified that his remarks were a critique of policies he believes could harm Nigerians.
DAILY POST reports that the governor's response followed a statement from the Presidency, which urged him to retract his purported “threat” to the President over the controversial tax reform bills. The Presidency was referring to the Bauchi governor's comment - “We will show President Tinubu our true colour” - describing it as unstatesmanlike and counterproductive to national unity.
The statement explained that Mohammed’s remarks were cautionary, aimed at ensuring the proposed tax reforms are fair, inclusive and considerate of Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. “It is mischievous to take Governor Bala Mohammed’s honest advice about the dangers of implementing unfavorable policies as a threat to the Presidency,” the statement read. “The Governor deeply respects the institution of the Presidency and would never engage in threats or hostility.
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