{
  "id": 10940033,
  "title": "Sokoto lawmaker criticises Tinubu govt over development, insecurity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/sokoto-lawmaker-criticises-tinubu-govt-over-development-insecurity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:19:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/sokoto-lawmaker-criticises-tinubu-govt-over-development-insecurity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minority Leader of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Abubakar Magaji, has criticized the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu for failing to deliver significant development in the past three years. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, Magaji, who represents Bodinga North Constituency as a member of the African Democratic Congress, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Tinubu administration's performance. He stated, \"As far as I am concerned, as a serving legislator, if we are talking about progress in terms of leadership in our country, I can say without any fear of contradiction that I have not seen any progress under the Tinubu administration.\"\n\nMagaji called on the federal government to address the infrastructure deficits and other development challenges faced by the region. He emphasized that the proposed Trans-Sahara road connecting Illela in Sokoto State to Badagry in Lagos was insufficient, considering the resources available to the government. The lawmaker also highlighted the issue of insecurity in Sokoto State, noting that 21 out of the state's 23 local government areas were vulnerable to security threats. He pointed out that only Sokoto North and Sokoto South local government areas were comparatively safer. Magaji emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, \"What is happening now in Sokoto State is terrible. Out of the 23 Local Government Areas, only two are not vulnerable to security threats.\"\n\nThe security situation in Sokoto State has forced many residents to abandon their homes and relocate to safer areas. Magaji has even taken in over 20 displaced persons in his four-bedroom residence. He drew a contrast with the security conditions during the previous administration under former President Muhammadu Buhari, when only seven of Sokoto's 23 local government areas were considered vulnerable to security challenges.",
  "summary": "The Minority Leader of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Abubakar Magaji, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying he has not seen significant development under the Federal Government in the past three years. Magaji, who represents Bodinga North Constituency on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, made the statement on Tuesday […] Sokoto lawmaker criticises…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}