Mohammed Abubakar and Parsimoniousness

In the past months, tongues seem to be wagging about the administrative style of Bauchi State Governor, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar. Out of sheer curiosity, some say it could be due to the harsh economic condition in Nigeria, which has consequently forced many state governors to be circumspect.

To keen observers of happenings in the state, Abubakar is known to frown on financial recklessness, particularly when it borders on public funds. But SOCIETY WATCH learnt that he is taking his prudence to an alarming level. Or how would one describe this scenario that played out a few weeks ago in the state?

Society Watch gathered that the lawyer-turned-politician was returning from one of his trips to the local governments in the state when he was accosted by some members of a vigilance group. The group had, prior to its encounter with the governor, engaged some dare-devil robbers in a shoot-out. It was gathered that one of the group members had been shot in the legs by the robbers. So, on sighting the governor’s entourage, their spirit had been buoyed, particularly when he stopped and got down from his vehicle.

But they never bargained for what they got, as the governor reportedly handed a measly amount of money to the injured member for his treatment. As he counted the four pieces of N1000 notes, the affected member was said to have looked so dejected and downcast.