Salihu Ibrahim, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared that his administration will not tolerate political thuggery, breaches of peace or actions capable of undermining the state’s stability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor gave the charge on Tuesday while addressing members of the State Executive Council in Bauchi, stressing the need to sustain prevailing peace and security across the state as political activities gather momentum.
“Government’s collaboration with security agencies had helped restore peace, enabling residents to engage in farming, attend schools and go about their daily activities without fear,” he said.
Mohammed warned that the achievements recorded in the security sector must not be jeopardised by political interests.
“As we approach the election cycle, our security apparatus must remain hyper-vigilant. We will tolerate no breach of peace, no political thuggery and no disruption to the stability of our dear state,” he declared.
The governor assured that his administration would continue to provide security agencies with necessary support, including accommodation, vehicles and other logistics, to enhance their operations and ensure they discharge their responsibilities impartially.
On governance and financial accountability, Mohammed cautioned against violations of due process as political activities intensify, directing government officials to strictly comply with public procurement laws and financial regulations.
“Our administration is committed to leaving behind a legacy of transparency and accountability rather than allowing administrative lapses, particularly towards the end of our tenure.
“We will leave behind an administration defined by transparency, not last-minute lapses in due process,” he said.
The governor also directed ministries, departments and agencies to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks and adopt a more proactive approach to government business, stressing the urgency of completing key assignments and consolidating the achievements of his administration’s project agenda.
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