We won't hesitate to step on toes - Adamawa Governor-elect vows

The Adamawa State Governor-elect, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has issued a stern warning that his government would not hesitate to step on toes in order to reverse the misnomer and maladministration of the past government in the course of revamping the fortunes of the state.

Fintiri lamented that there was evidence of gross financial misconduct in the past by the outgoing government as the report of the transition committee had shown that the outgoing government which received about N332 billion in the last four years, had to borrow monthly to pay salaries.

Fintiri made the remarks on Saturday, while receiving the report of the Adamawa Transition Committee, in Yola, Adamawa State.

“We shall rise and boldly face the challenges, fully conscious that we were voted to fix them. We will not turn a blind eye to breaches of the law, mismanagement of funds, or abuse of privilege.

“Adamawa State, our only home has been battered and bruised but I am optimistic that it will heal.

“Let me restate the call on our people to join hands in the task of correcting the ills of the past. In doing so, we shall not hesitate to step on toes where public interest has been compromised.

“As a corrective government popularly elected by the people, we will not hesitate to step on toes in the interest and advancement of public good,” Fintiri said.