Why I Will Not Handover To Reckless Politicians – Governor Gaidam

Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State, has declared that he would not handover to politicians he described as “drunkards, Indian hemp smokers or gamblers” at the expiration of his tenure.

Gaidam made the declaration during the inauguration of 17 elected local government council Chairmen in Damaturu, the state capital.

According to Gaidam, his decision was aimed at preserving the future of the state.

 Gaidam said, “We will ensure that only committed politicians, with the love of the state at heart take over from us and not drunkards, Indian hemp smokers or gamblers who would mortgage the future of Yobe state.

“It is evident from your support to the ruling party that you are satisfied with what we are doing.

”We will not give the state away to absentee politicians who desert the state after elections only come back during elections.”

Describing the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 17 local government areas as a clear indication of the people’s appreciation of government’s stride to improve their lives, Gaidam said, “We have gone a long way in developing our state, we cannot afford the risk of entrusting it into the hands of political jobbers who only think of themselves.”