…Slams Blanket Corruption Claims Against State Executives
… Says Looting Cuts Across All Levels Of Society
Daud Olatunji
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has rejected claims portraying Nigerian governors as inherently corrupt, describing the narrative as unfair, misleading and harmful to public discourse.
Radda, speaking during an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), said corruption in Nigeria was not the exclusive preserve of governors, insisting that individuals outside political office had also been involved in large-scale looting of public funds.
Questioning the growing public perception against state chief executives, the governor asked, “Are governors the only thieves in Nigeria?
How many people have been caught with stolen money that does not even amount to half of what a governor earns?”
He warned against what he described as sweeping accusations that single out governors as the sole cause of Nigeria’s governance failures, stressing that corruption cuts across all strata of society.
The governor also took a swipe at critics who routinely label elected officials as looters, arguing that not everyone was morally qualified to pass judgment on public office holders.
According to him, leadership should not be reduced to insults and generalisations, noting that holding public office comes with serious responsibility and accountability, both to the people and to God.
“Leadership is a responsibility. If you do not answer before the people, you will answer before God,” Radda said.
He added that the true test of governance should be measured by how effectively public resources are deployed to improve the lives of citizens, rather than by populist narratives that erode trust in democratic institutions.
On the country’s security challenges, the governor said sustainable peace could only be achieved through collective effort, urging citizens to work hand-in-hand with government to address insecurity.
Radda further called on Nigerians to focus on nation-building and accountability at all levels, noting that lasting peace and development would only be possible through shared responsibility rather than constant blame-trading.
His comments come amid renewed public debate over corruption, fiscal responsibility and governance, as worsening economic conditions continue to fuel public frustration and anger against political leaders across the country.
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