By Suzan Edeh

Bauchi—The senator representing Bauchi Southern senatorial district, Ali Wakili, has accused the governor of the state, Mohammed Abubakar, of inciting the people of the state against members of the National Assembly.

The senator, who stated this during an interview with newsmen in Bauchi, said the governor had been blackmailing members of the National Assembly by making false allegations against them, which were becoming scandalous.

He said the governor recently alleged that his grouse with some members of the National Assembly was a result of his refusal to buy exotic cars and houses for them, pointing out that the allegation was aimed at inciting members of the state against them (lawmakers.)

“It is very unfortunate and scandalous that this kind of allegation is coming from a chief executive officer of the state that is expected to be circumspect than all of us because whatever he says can trigger a chain of reactions.

“On my own part, I have never discussed the issue of any vehicle with the governor. I have never either alone or in consultation with the party caucus requested for any vehicle. I feel this is his way of blackmailing us”

Reacting to the allegation, the media aide to the governor, Comrade Sabo Mohammed, said members of the National Assembly in the state had abandoned their responsibilities and were focusing on how to hijack power from the government in 2019.