The Affiliation of Native Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Kaduna State chapter, has refuted allegations by a former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, concerning the diversion of native authorities funds.
At a information convention on Tuesday in Kaduna, ALGON spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, rejected the claims.
He acknowledged that Gov. Uba Sani’s administration upheld transparency, accountability, and monetary autonomy.
Mr Shehu described Mr El-Rufai’s allegations as false and deceptive, aimed toward undermining the credibility of Governor Sani’s people-centred and inclusive governance.
He famous the accusations had been meant to misinform the general public, provoke discontent, and tarnish the picture of the present administration’s developmental efforts.
Mr El-Rufai had alleged that the governor misappropriated native authorities funds to amass properties in Seychelles, South Africa, and the UK.
“The Uba Sani administration strictly follows due course of and the rule of legislation. It helps native authorities initiatives and doesn’t intervene with their funds,” Shehu acknowledged.
He stated native governments now obtain considerably increased month-to-month allocations in comparison with what was disbursed throughout El-Rufai’s tenure.
“Many people served beneath El-Rufai. Below Sani, our allocations have doubled. We now function with out worry or intimidation,” Mr Shehu remarked.
He additional accused Mr El-Rufai of pursuing divisive insurance policies, particularly the ‘Riot Injury Deductions’, which allegedly focused Southern Kaduna, fuelling ethnic tensions.
Mr Shehu praised the Sani-led administration for reversing such insurance policies, selling unity and fostering inclusivity throughout Kaduna State.
Citing rural growth, Mr Shehu highlighted the Rural Transformation Programme, which has improved agriculture, created jobs, boosted rural economies, and enhanced native safety.
He urged the general public to dismiss Mr El-Rufai’s claims, calling them baseless and unsupported by any credible proof.
Mr Shehu assured that native authorities chairmen are targeted on growth, with no complaints in regards to the state authorities’s dealing with of funds.
NAN
