Uba Sani Faces Criticism Over Kaduna's Financial Crisis

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani is under scrutiny for the state's financial situation, having inherited a monthly debt service of 6 billion naira from former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. A report from the Kaduna State House of Assembly uncovered 450 billion naira in financial irregularities, including inflated contracts and mismanagement of public funds intended for schools, hospitals, and roads.

Despite receiving 12.488 billion naira monthly from the federal account, the state is left with only 1 billion naira to address security, education, and health services for its eight million residents after debt servicing and recurrent expenditures. Governor Sani has been accused of using the debt as an excuse for underperformance, while his administration claims to have made progress in restoring peace and reviving healthcare.

Critics argue that the financial mismanagement of the previous administration has severely constrained the state's development, with Sani's tenure marked by challenges in delivering tangible projects.