Bauchi emirate strips senator of title for ‘disrespecting’ governor

The Bauchi emirate council has withdrawn the traditional title bestowed on Shehu Buba, senator representing the southern constituency of the state. 

Buba, who belongs to the All Progressives Congress (APC), was accused of “disobeying and disrespecting” the governor.

The lawmaker had criticised the policies of Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi, during the kick-off of the APC LG electioneering campaign in the state.

Mohammed is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The senator said the governor has worsened the poverty index in Bauchi, adding that there is a need to ensure the accountability of resources allocated to states.

He also accused the governor of failing to distribute palliatives to the people.

Reacting to the governor’s criticisms of President Bola Tinubu, the senator said the “hardship in the country is caused by PDP”.

“This hardship in Bauchi is caused by the Bala Mohammed-led government. It is a one-man government,” he said.

“I’m repeating it. It’s a government that is very corrupt. Look at all the ministries. Nothing is happening.”

In a letter addressed to Buba and signed by Nasiru Musa, on behalf of the secretary of the council, the emirate said the senator’s remarks were contrary to the “conduct and traditions of the Bauchi emirate”.

“At the meeting of the Bauchi emirate council held today, 14/8/2024, under the chairmanship of His Excellency the Elemir of Bauchi, a thorough review was conducted regarding the recent acts of disobedience and disrespect towards His excellency the governor of Bauchi State, which is contrary to the conduct and traditions of the Bauchi emirate,” the emirate said.

“For this reason, the council has withdrawn the title of Mujaddadin Bauchi previously conferred upon you.”