The Gross Financial Improprieties Of Bauchi State Government Under Governor Isa Yuguda

Text of a Press Statement Issued by Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar – 22 September, 2014



INTRODUCTION:

It is no longer news that Bauchi State Government, BASG has applied to the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC for approval to enable her raise a whooping N15 billion bond from the capital market. The problem is not in the bond itself but, what it is purportedly intended for. On 15 September, 2014, Thisday newspaper reported that; “In specific terms, Bauchi State will use N5.848 billion for the completion of the international airport; N2.030 billion for the completion of the specialist hospital; and N6.338 billion for the refinancing of bank loans. About N1.148 billion is the cost of the issue”.

BAUCHI DEPUTY SPEAKER UNDER QUESTION MARK ?

The Nigerian constitution (1999) has clearly spelt out the expected roles and functions of every Legislative member at both federal and state level. Among these constitutional roles of legislatures includes,  making the laws, checkmating the activities of both Executives and Judiciary respectively, passing of Bills and signing Bills into law among others.
At both Federal and State levels, the case in not different, and every elected member is expected to represent the interest of his constituency and also provide some empowerment and developmental programmes where necessary. In Bauchi, the case is quite different where most members, especially those serving for the second term, are being accused for diverting constituency projects for their personal gain.

EFCC Declares Bauchi Guber Aspirant Wanted for $.5m Scam

Abdulahi Usman Adamu Dan China

A gubernatorial aspirant in Bauchi State, Abdulahi Usman Adamu, alias Dan China, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The politician cum miner is wanted by the anti-graft agency for allegedly obtaining the sum of $500,000 USD (Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) from a Chinese Company, Shengjia International (HK) Limited, by false pretence.

The suspect allegedly obtained the sum from the Chinese firm as part payment for the supply of 3000MT of Lead Ore, a contract he failed to execute.

Emir of Ningi loses wife

The Emir of Ningi Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya has lost his wife, Hajiya Ya Maryam. The deceased died on Thursday at the age of 48 after a brief illness.

A statement issued yesterday by the secretary of the Ningi Emirate Council, Alhaji Suleiman Shehu Bura, said Hajiya Ya Maryam died at her family’s house in Ningi town of Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The statement stated that the family was shocked at her death. The statement described Hajiya Ya Maryam as a pillar, good mother and a devout Muslim, who would forever be remembered for her commitment to the welfare needs of the less privileged in her community.

Sponsorship of boko haram: Northern elders meet on Davis’ claims

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), under the chairmanship of Dr Yusuf Maitama Sule, will meet on Monday to discuss the allegations by an international arbitrator, Dr Stephen Davis, on the sponsors of the festering Boko Haram crisis and why there is no end in sight to the insurgency, an insider in the group has revealed to Sunday Trust.

Dr. Davis, who has had a seven-year relationship with elements in Boko Haram and who had served as a secret negotiator with the group on behalf of the Federal Government, told the media last week that a former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and a former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika (retired), have questions to answer on the sponsorship of the sect.