A senator who represents Bauchi South, Shehu Buba, has expressed disappointment with the decision of the Bauchi Emirate Council to strip him of his traditional title of ‘Mujaddadin Bauchi’.
According to him, he was not given a fair hearing before the action was taken.
In a letter addressed to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Adamu, the Senator expressed shock at the emirate council’s decision.
He urged the council to resist being drawn into political conflicts that serve the interests of politicians rather than the people.
He explained that his comments were not meant to insult Governor Bala Mohammed but as a defence over disparaging comments against President Bola Tinubu.
“I was deeply shocked to receive a letter dated August 14, 2024, informing me of the Bauchi Emirate Council’s decision to withdraw my traditional title of Mujaddadin Bauchi. This decision, I understand, was based on allegations that I insulted Governor Bala Mohammed during a political rally.
“However, during a recent APC campaign event, I only responded to the governor’s disparaging comments about President Tinubu. I felt these comments were aimed at exposing the president to public ridicule and inciting discontent.
“In several widely circulated media clips, the governor’s rhetoric was confrontational, accusatory, abusive, and defamatory, using emotional language to falsely accuse President Tinubu of ‘lying to us,’ ‘deception,’ ‘causing pain,’ and ‘fostering anger and hunger.’
“These allegations by Governor Bala, a member of the PDP, against President Tinubu of the APC are politically motivated, baseless, and unsupported by evidence.
“In response, I pointed out that Governor Bala has received over N144 billion from the Federation Account in 2023 and over N47 billion so far this year yet the citizens of Bauchi continue to suffer from hunger and hardship.
“I emphasised that President Tinubu is committed to securing the nation, stabilising the economy, and promoting peaceful coexistence without dividing the nation, unlike Governor Bala.
“My remarks were made in defence of the president, a higher authority than the governor.
“I regret that the Bauchi Emirate Council made this decision without offering me a fair hearing.
“However, I accept their decision with humility and hope that, in time, Almighty Allah will send a leader to Bauchi State who will address these issues.
“I also advise the Bauchi Emirate Council to avoid being drawn into political disputes that serve the interests of a few rather than the welfare of the people.
“I pray for the long life and good health of the Emir of Bauchi, and his continued wise leadership of the Emirate.”
