Youth parliament defends Bauchi governor against terrorism funding claims
The Bauchi Youth Parliament has strongly rejected allegations that Governor Bala Mohammed is involved in terrorism financing. The claims were made after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned the state’s Commissioner for Finance and others. In a statement signed by Speaker Mohammad Idris, the parliament described the accusations as baseless and harmful. The group urged the public to disregard the claims and support democratic governance.
What we know
- The Bauchi Youth Parliament condemned the terrorism financing allegations against Governor Bala Mohammed.
- The EFCC had arraigned the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and three others over alleged terrorism financing.
- Speaker Mohammad Idris called the attempt to link the governor to terrorism financing false and reckless.
- The parliament highlighted the governor’s efforts in maintaining peace and security in Bauchi State.
- The statement warned that such allegations could harm public trust, create fear, and damage the state’s economy.
