The Zamfara State Integrity Group has warned governors towards utilizing public funds to purchase automobiles, bikes and different presents for supporters, saying that public cash should be used just for public functions.
The state chairman of the group, Muhammad Sagir, made the pronouncement whereas fielding questions from journalists in Gusau Sunday.
He mentioned the rule is easy and non-negotiable, public cash for public functions, private presents from private funds.
“No governor should use state funds to buy cars or motorcycles for supporters, any governor who does so must be held accountable. Let every governor hear it loud and clear: the treasury is not a political gift shop,” the chairman mentioned.
He added that no matter achievements a governor claims will quantity to nothing if he fails to guard the lives and properties of his individuals.
“Whatever any governor does, if he fails to protect the lives and properties of his people, he has failed woefully, because to protect one innocent soul is better than all that he did,” the group acknowledged.
Hello acknowledged {that a} governor who gained election due to safety will even lose election due to that very same safety, particularly a governor who promised to finish banditry throughout his marketing campaign however failed to take action.
