By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

A group in the Northeast has expressed dismay over recent  criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu policies by prominent Northerners, and chided Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Major Hamza Almustapha for being in the forefront of criticism against the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government.

The Northeast based Socio-Political Group under the aegis of Forum for Northeast Development, flayed  Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed and Major Hamza Almustapha Former Chief Security Officer to late former Head of State , Gen Sani Abacha, Major Almustapha,and called on Nigerians to disregard their comments.

The Forum said Tinubu’s reform would be of great benefits to the North in the long run,adding “it has carefully studied the President after he was sworn in, and discovered  he meant well.”

The group reiterated support for the new tax reform policies initiated by President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu, “because the Northeast and entire northern region will benefit immensely”.

In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Forum,Alhaji Baba Mala Biu and Comrade Lawan Mohammed, the Forum  for Northeast Development stated:”First,we have no reason  to complain because our son , the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima is from the Northeast geopolitical zone and we believe he can’t betray us as a people as  one of the trusted individuals that we rely upon politically.”

“It is really unfortunate that some Northerners such as :Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed and Former Chief Security Officer to late former Head State ,Major Hamza Al-Mustapha have  raised voices against a president that is working hard to restore the economy and indices of growth and development.”

The group urged people of Northeast and other parts of the North to remain hopeful and have confidence in Tinubu and Shettima led administration.They expressed  optimism that the tax Reform policies and other economic reform policies are geared toward establishing a solid foundation for sustainable development in the region.”

“So, it is unwise and unacceptable for anyone from northeast region to join haters of the President to criticize reforms geared toward revamping our economy.”

“We are putting the records straight that President Tinubu together with Senator Kashim Shettima are two set of focused and committed individuals who are passionate  and have sound knowledge about good governance and selfless service to  humanity.”

“It’s against this backdrop that we asked people from the Northeast to support President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to succeed and take us to the desired level of development,” they added.