Gov Sani Claims Opposition Is Capitalizing On National Protests

Gov Sani Claims Opposition Is Capitalizing On National Protests

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has accused opposition politicians of exploiting the #EndBadGovernance protests for “political revenge” following their election losses. Speaking on Channels Television’s The August Protests on Friday, Sani alleged that opposition figures are rallying vulnerable individuals to participate in the protests…….. CONTINUE READING

Sani urged those dissatisfied to await the next general elections to express their grievances through the ballot box. He criticized some protest leaders for delegating responsibilities to children instead of actively participating in the demonstrations. Reflecting on his past activism against military rule, Sani emphasized that he led protests personally and faced detention.

He also rejected calls from his party members to organize counter-protests, citing his respect for the right to protest, which he exercised during the military era. Sani appealed for patience with President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to allow time for economic reforms.

**Kaduna Government House Faces Power Disconnection Over Debt**

In a separate development, the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has disconnected power to the Kaduna Government House due to a ₦2.9 billion debt. Abdulazeez Abdullahi, Head of Corporate Communication at KEDCO, stated that the government house had not settled its electricity bills for seven months.

Earlier, the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) sealed KEDCO’s premises over a ₦600 million tax liability. Despite this, Abdullahi explained that the disconnection followed extensive efforts to resolve the payment issues. The total debt, including historical arrears, stands at ₦2.943 billion, with ₦1.166 billion attributable to electricity consumed from January to July 2024.

A recent payment of ₦256 million on May 9, 2024, for earlier electricity use did not significantly reduce the outstanding debt. Abdullahi noted that KEDCO had exhausted all options before resorting to disconnection, emphasizing the company’s need to fulfill its financial obligations while other states within its franchise maintain good standing.

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