APC federal lawmaker from Kano, Hon. Alhassan Doguwa, has urged Nigerians to hold governors accountable for the country’s issues, not just the president.
Responding to recent protests, the former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives emphasized that aggrieved Nigerians should hold their respective governors responsible for utilizing public funds to provide basic amenities and address insecurity.
“I acknowledge there are issues. I agree with Nigerians that we face significant economic, social, and other problems. However, these challenges are not solely the responsibility of the federal government,” Doguwa stated.
“The governors, local government councils, and other fully funded government agencies are involved in addressing these problems. Governors, as chief security officers of their states, must be held accountable for protecting the lives and properties of their people,” he added while addressing the Kano Youth Forum officials who visited him.
Doguwa condemned the looting and vandalization of public and private properties during the 10-day nationwide protests that began on August 1 in parts of the country.
He stressed the need for a democratic approach to solving problems and advised youths to adopt dialogue instead of protests for peaceful resolutions.
“Solving these issues is a collective responsibility, and it is unfair to solely blame the federal government. While I am not defending the government, I acknowledge that our people face significant problems, and the government must be held responsible for that,” Doguwa noted.
“People need to understand that the solutions to our problems do not rest solely on the federal government. We all need to contribute—whether as individuals, organizations, or associations—to solve our problems for the collective good,” he concluded.
