By Tgnews Team
Dr. Suleman Bashir, the Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Agency, is facing serious allegations of biased staff postings and transfers, reportedly influenced by religious or tribal sentiments.
The accusations, emerging from within the agency, have sparked concerns about leadership, operational efficiency, and adherence to civil service principles, potentially impacting the healthcare sector’s stability in the state.
According to sources, Dr. Bashir is accused of favoring certain staff members based on their religious or tribal affiliations rather than merit, leading to widespread discontent.
Critics claim that his decisions have resulted in junior staff being appointed to oversee local health facilities, a move said to have triggered insubordination, lack of cooperation, disunity, and even conflicts among employees.
Dr. Bashir is accused of favoring certain staff members based on their religious or tribal affiliations rather than merit
“The posting of junior officers to supervise senior colleagues has caused a breakdown in authority and morale,” an anonymous insider told TGNews.
The allegations extend beyond staffing issues. Dr. Bashir is further accused of flouting civil service rules by prioritizing personal interests over fairness, denying deserving officers their rightful positions and responsibilities.
This, insiders say, has deepened resentment within the agency. Additionally, there are claims of a disconnect in management, with the chairman allegedly making unilateral decisions without consulting or involving other key stakeholders in the agency’s leadership.
“There’s gross bitterness in the way he oversees the affairs of the agency,” the anonymous source added, highlighting a perceived lack of transparency and teamwork.
There’s gross bitterness in the way he oversees the affairs of the agency
For the past weeks, TGNews has made repeated attempts to obtain Dr. Bashir’s response to these allegations, but efforts have proven futile. Journalists visited his office multiple times, only to find him unavailable.
An SMS message sent to him, reading, “Good evening sir, let’s talk please, it’s on something very important, Journalist,” went unanswered, as the chairman reportedly ignored requests for comment.
His efforts are being hampered by individuals like Dr. Suleiman
The controversy comes at a critical time for Adamawa State’s healthcare system, which relies heavily on the Primary Health Care Agency to deliver essential services to local communities.
If substantiated, these allegations could undermine public trust in the agency and disrupt its operations, potentially deterring investment in the state’s healthcare infrastructure, just as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is making efforts to revamp the healthcare sector.
Stakeholders, including investors eyeing opportunities in the region’s health sector, may view this unrest as a red flag, signaling governance risks and operational instability.
Let’s also note that Governor Fintiri is working hard under his renewed agenda to revitalize the health sector through massive infrastructural development, building new cottage hospitals, and revamping existing general hospitals across the state to meet the health needs of both rural and urban citizens. However, his efforts are being hampered by individuals like Dr. Suleiman.
Dr. Bashir, who has previously assured partners of the effective utilization of support to improve health service delivery, now faces mounting pressure to address these claims. His leadership has been under scrutiny, with some pointing to past statements—such as his commitment to leveraging partnerships for better healthcare—as being at odds with the current accusations of mismanagement.
The situation remains fluid, with potential implications for both the agency’s functionality and the broader investment landscape in Adamawa State’s public health sector. Observers are watching closely to see how Dr. Bashir and state authorities respond to this growing crisis.
This story is developing, and further updates will be provided as new information emerges.
