The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has berated Shamsudeen Mohammed, the son of the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, over his appeal to Seyi Tinubu, regarding the empowerment of youths in the State.
The Governor’s son had, in a recent post on Facebook, appealed to Seyi, to provide empowerment including funds to start businesses to youths in the State instead of giving them temporary relief to cushion their sufferings pointing out that Bauchi youths are not beggars.
“Dear King of Boys AKA Seyi Tinubu, Please when coming to Bauchi for the #RHYE, Please empower our youths with Employment, keke Napep, Monies to start a business, ICT infrastructure and training for Crypto trading and so on, and So forth.
“Please, we the Youths of Bauchi don’t need Rice and food in nylon bags during Ramadan, please teach our youths how to fish, Rather than feed them for one day, they are not beggars, thank you our King of Boys AKA Seyi Tinubu in the hopes you’d listen to our plights as the representative of the Concerned Youths of Bauchi. Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed,” he wrote in his post.
But the PRP in a statement signed by it Secretary in the State, Wada Abdullahi, said that although the Bauchi Governor’s son’s request for Seyi Tinubu to provide employment opportunities and resources for entrepreneurial ventures is indeed a noble sentiment; “however, we find it deeply troubling that a son of a sitting governor would appeal to the son of the president for solutions that fall squarely within the responsibilities of his own father.”
“This raises serious questions about the adequacy of leadership in Bauchi State and highlights the failure of the Bala Mohammed administration to address the pressing issues of unemployment, poverty, and the lack of opportunities for the youth.
“It is shameful that Mr. Shamsuddeen is calling upon Seyi Tinubu to fill the gaps left by his father’s administration.”
The party said that such an appeal not only underscores the shortcomings in the governance of Bauchi State but also reflects an unwillingness to hold accountable those in positions of power who are responsible for the well-being of their constituents.
It said that it is the duty of leaders, particularly governors, to create an environment where the youth can thrive—not to rely on handouts from the sons of presidents.
“Moreover, we must highlight the detrimental actions taken by Governor Bala Mohammed that have further exacerbated the plight of the youth in Bauchi State. The governor has demolished an uncountable number of business structures owned by young entrepreneurs across the state without providing any alternatives or support.
“These actions have not only stripped many of their livelihoods but have also inflicted long-lasting damage to the entrepreneurial spirit that is vital for the economic growth of our community. Given these circumstances, it is clear that Governor Bala Mohammed is the first person who should be providing opportunities and solutions to the youth, rather than delegating this responsibility to the son of the president.
“Furthermore, it is crucial to acknowledge that the challenges faced by the youth of Bauchi State—poverty, hunger, and joblessness—are a direct consequence of the policies and governance exhibited by Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration. It is the systemic failures perpetuated by leaders of both the state and federal levels, including the Tinubu and Mohammed administrations, that compel our youth to seek temporary reliefs in the form of handouts, rather than sustainable opportunities for growth and development,” it stated.
While urging Seyi Tinubu to recognise that a distribution of temporary handouts will not and cannot remedy the systemic challenges that have prevailed under his father’s administration, “alleviating poverty and creating true empowerment requires more than fleeting acts of charity; it necessitates a commitment to structural change and accountability from those in power.
According to the PRP, this should serve as a reminder to all political leaders, particularly Governor Bala Mohammed and President Bola Tinubu, that the youth of today are more informed and aware than ever before, and will not be swayed by temporary measures or short-term palliatives.
“The consequences of current policies will echo through the actions of the electorate come 2027. The citizens, particularly the youth, will exercise their voices and votes with wisdom, ensuring that those who have failed them face the accountability they rightly deserve,” the party added.
Armstrong Bakam
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