Bauchi PRP Rejects N298bn Loan Proposal, Demands Transparency

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has expressed strong opposition to the state government's proposed borrowing of N298.15 billion, highlighting concerns over the existing debt of N441.69 billion. In a statement signed by State Secretary Abubakar Sani, the PRP urged Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed to halt the borrowing and provide clarity on the utilization of previous loans.

The party emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in public financial management, asserting that residents deserve a comprehensive account of past borrowings before any new debts are incurred. The PRP also accused some traditional rulers of interfering in political activities and harassing opposition members, while commending those who remained neutral.

The party expressed confidence in its governorship candidate, Senator Shehu Buba Umar (Bauchi South), and reported that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) had initiated court cases against them, which they view as distractions. The Bauchi State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Usman Shehu Usman, was unavailable for comment at the time of the report.