Sokoto Assembly Leader Critiques Tinubu's Governance Amid Insecurity

As Nigeria approaches its 66th Independence anniversary on October 1, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji, the Minority Leader of the Sokoto State House of Assembly and representative of Bodinga North Constituency from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed disappointment in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He stated that there are no significant achievements worth celebrating, despite the federal government having substantial resources.

Magaji specifically pointed out the failure to address critical challenges facing Nigerians, particularly in northern Nigeria. He mentioned the Illela-Sokoto-Badagry superhighway as insufficient for celebration.

Furthermore, he raised concerns about escalating insecurity in Sokoto State, revealing that 21 out of 23 local government areas are now vulnerable to banditry, with only Sokoto South and Sokoto North remaining relatively safe. Magaji contrasted the current situation with that during late President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, when only seven local government areas were affected by insecurity.

He also noted that he is currently hosting over 20 displaced persons in his home due to the crisis.