Nigeria, April 23 -- In the heart of Northern Nigeria lies Kaduna State, a land steeped in potentials, yet shackled by the weight of mismanagement and deceit, and hoping fervently for a leadership capable of mobilising its citizens towards shared prosperity. Recent revelations have peeled back the layers of obscurity, exposing a state burdened by an astronomical and rising debt profile, second only to that of Lagos.

What is particularly alarming is the role played by the incumbent resident of Kashim Ibrahim House, the seat of government in the state, who, prior to his accession, spearheaded the approval of a substantial loan from the World Bank during his sojourn at the National Assembly. Now, faced with the repercussions of his actions ...