A few days ago, there were fake and unverified reports circulating in the media aimed at promoting bad governance, tarnishing th...
A few days ago, there were fake and unverified reports circulating in the media aimed at promoting bad governance, tarnishing the good image of Governor Umar Namadi’s administration, and undermining the well-laid initiatives and policies of Jigawa State Savings and Loans Limited under the credible leadership of Managing Director, Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel.
The so-called faceless group of unscrupulous elements, known as the “Noble Youth Mass Support Association,” which claims to have credible officials and an address, has no evidence of registration with the relevant authorities. They have suddenly fabricated lies, malicious stories, and propaganda aimed at creating confusion in Jigawa State.
These faceless individuals deliberately created fake reports alleging that the serving Managing Director of Jigawa State Savings and Loans Limited should be removed from office due to allegations of wrongdoing, fraud, nepotism, and corruption.
According to them, he carted away large sums of money running into millions for personal aggrandizement and to please cronies. This is indeed a lie from the highest pit. These faceless people have specialized in fabricating lies and propaganda to generate controversy in the public domain.
They lack empathy, compassion, kindness, and integrity, as well as a commitment to promoting productivity and objectivity in public governance.
We live in a democratic world where the rule of law, fundamental principles of human rights, and fair hearing must be upheld. Justice and integrity for every responsible citizen must be protected. That is why the integrity of Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel must be defended.
This is the reason for issuing this statement by our internationally credible and recognized global democratic, human rights, and justice group—“Advocates for Probity and Good Governance”—with officially designated offices across Africa and Nigeria in particular.
Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel has been an honest man—transparent and accountable in all his official responsibilities in public service.
He is deeply committed to transparency and justifiable outcomes, respecting due diligence and due process, while upholding the sanctity of truth and fairness in steering the affairs of Jigawa State Savings and Loans Limited. His body language critically, clinically, and anthropologically frowns upon corruption, fraud, nepotism, and divisive tendencies.
All the so-called allegations leveled against him are solely aimed at creating confusion, undermining democracy, and spreading hatred among the good people of Jigawa. We urge the people to reject those allegations that lack any basis in truth and human conscience.
The mushroom organization is being used as a conduit for blackmail, deceit, lies, propaganda, and misleading the public from knowing the good work of Governor Umar Namadi in Jigawa State.
Governor Umar Namadi has been spearheading numerous initiatives, policies, and projects in the best interest of placing Jigawa State on the global map of democracy. Jigawa State Savings and Loans Limited has benefited immensely from these policies under the amiable leadership of its Managing Director, Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel.
We believe that their sponsors aim to bring down the remarkable efforts and achievements of Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel in this critical organ of government.
But in truth, and to the best of the knowledge of all right-thinking citizens of Jigawa State—and based on our discreet investigation as a reputable and internationally recognized human rights organization and advocate for probity and good governance—Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel is a man of accountability, justice, peace, democracy, and integrity. By extension, he is a champion of human rights and sustainability, with an open-door policy and a listening ear, regardless of one’s background.
Governor Umar Namadi, being an internationally recognized advocate of good governance, equally has great confidence in the ability of Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel. That is why he appointed him to head this important financial institution—to create more financial and economic independence opportunities in the interest of fairness, growth, and overall development in Jigawa State.
Much has been achieved—and more continues to be achieved—under the leadership of Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel in terms of excellence, self-reliance, and a conducive atmosphere for business in Jigawa State. These are hallmarks of the great administration of His Excellency, Umar A. Namadi.
This has contributed meaningfully to the development of Jigawa State in Nigeria. Today, based on the credible reports of the National Bureau of Statistics, Jigawa State has recorded progress across many sectors, and Jigawa State Savings and Loans Limited is certainly a part of that success.
As an independent and international organization, we hereby strongly oppose and condemn the malicious acts of these faceless individuals. We urge them to desist from further fabrications and stop maligning the good image of the Managing Director of Jigawa State Savings and Loans Limited.
This must stop. Enough is enough.
Dr. Babandi Isa Gumel, a reputable man of honor, peace, transparency, justice, and integrity, has never—at any point in time—been found wanting or had any skeletons in his cupboard.
Their reports violate Section 2004 of the Financial Intelligence Act and the 2007 Public Management Acts. Collusion shall be presumed from a set of acts from which it can be inferred that there was an understanding—implicit or formal, overt or covert—under which any person found responsible for fabricating financially-related matters without originating evidence must face the full wrath of the law, or where it is expected that the other party would adopt a particular course of action that would interfere with the faithful and proper application of such provisions of these Acts.
We are calling for a discreet reinvestigation into the stated allegations, which may lead to the conviction of such unscrupulous elements and their sponsors. This must not be swept under the carpet.
We are ready to come forward with our team of attorneys to testify during the investigation and subsequent prosecution of these propagandists, if the need arises.
Professor Markus Adams, writing from Lagos, Nigeria
Contact: profAdams2023@gmail.com
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