Focus On Good Governance Rather Than Politicking, Group Tells Nigerian elected Officials
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There’s no gainsaying the fact that at the last General Elections Nigerians voted in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with the 36 state governors and members of the National and State Houses of Assemblies, to provide good governance and leadership for a term of four years.
However, the Association of Good Governance in Nigeria has observed with great concern the detrimental impact of political disputes and Machiavellian strategies on critical governance issues, particularly within the first two years of this administration. Nigeria is currently facing significant challenges, including high inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and various socio-economic issues. Addressing these challenges necessitates good governance and innovative solutions.
“We are concerned about the recent developments in Rivers State following the Supreme Court’s verdict, as well as the altercation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Additionally, there is the worrying issue of the kidnapping of Retired Brigadier Mahrazu Tsiga and Professor Abubakar el-Jumma from the Nigerian Army University, Biu. This is not the time to focus on who is leaving or joining the ruling APC; instead, we should prioritise providing good governance..
“The country is in urgent need of governance defined by accountability, efficiency, inclusivity, and equity, rather than political maneuvering. We earnestly urge the President and all elected officials to prioritise the delivery of good governance and to defer political activities until the appropriate moment,” the group notes in a statement signed by its convener, Dr Mohammed Sani Abubakar.
