In a disturbing development in Niger State, Shehu Bawa Bwari, an aide to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, threatened a Facebook user, Muhammad Alfa Muhammad, for questioning the progress of the "New Niger Bread" initiative funded by taxpayers. Such hostile responses to public inquiries signal a troubling trend in local governance. Read more on Sahara Reporters.
Governor Bago, notorious for ordering a cleric’s assault and threatening critics, fosters a climate where questioning government initiatives triggers intimidation. With Bawa threatening Muhammad’s safety over a post on social media, concerns regarding authoritarian leadership in Niger State persist. How should citizens react to such threats? Share your thoughts below!
Threat or no threat let the needful be done .