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Group vows to protect campaign of calumny against Southern Kaduna commissioners

The Coalition for Justice and Good Governance (CJGG) has raised concerns about a campaign of calumny orchestrated by desperate politicians against Kaduna State Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Shizzer Bada, and Commissioner of Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, the only two cabinet members of Governor Uba Sani from Southern Kaduna.

The coalition’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Garba Aliyu on Monday, following reports in some media circles alleging that the Commissioner of Finance, Shizzer Bada, had been suspended alongside Samuel Aruwan.

The group expressed dismay that Shizzer Bada has, over the years, faced media trials, untold attacks, and blackmail by desperate politicians eyeing her office, describing it as unfortunate.

In the statement, the group stressed: “We are aware of a sinister move a long time ago to remove Hon. Shizzer Bada and Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the only two Southern Kaduna [individuals] occupying sensitive positions in the cabinet of Governor Uba Sani.

“Defiant and determined, the forces against the Hon. Commissioners are not unfamiliar. Anyone who knows Hon. Shizzer, particularly fairly enough, will always scoff at the many nonsenses so far alleged against her name.

“These false narratives have only fed the starving political hawks who are desperate to ensure she’s completely removed from office.

“For instance, Bada initiated measures where the Kaduna State Government was able to achieve over [a] hundred per cent revenue generation performance in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) with over N50 billion, aside from the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) taxation, which has earned her commendations and awards.

“She is a progressive leader who believes in using technology to promote transparency and accountability,” it stated, adding that she has been a victim of media attacks sponsored by political cowards. “A strong woman who believes in good,” they noted.

CJGG also added: “Her leadership was marked by example and excellence, which has been judged without trial as Kaduna has slain one of its best.

“This is the first time in the history of the state that the Ministry generated such a colossal amount of funds.

“Kaduna State was ranked 1st in the 2019 ICAN Accountability Index (AI Index) published in 2020 because of her financial prowess.

“Governor Uba Sani must not fall for their gimmicks, and he must be seen protecting his appointees who are working hard to make Kaduna great.

“The culture of demonising people in sensitive political offices to make others feel good is a fiendish ideology that everyone must rise in unison against because it is evil to our collective growth as people,” it stated.

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