By Our Reporter
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has declared his total commitment to the Allied People’s Movement (APM), insisting that he and his political supporters have no intention of supporting any other party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mohammed made the declaration on Friday during the inauguration of the Bauchi State APM Campaign Council and Local Government Campaign Committees at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi.
Addressing party members and supporters, the governor reaffirmed his support for the party’s candidates, including its governorship candidate, Yakubu Adamu, and his running mate.
“We are solidly APM. We are 100 per cent behind Yakubu Adamu and his running mate. We are behind every APM candidate. We don’t have anywhere to go other than APM,” he declared.
He also dismissed suggestions that he was secretly backing another political party or candidate, describing such claims as misleading.
“Those that are lying that we are supporting another person should stop deceiving people. We are together; we don’t have to go anywhere,” he said.
The governor further declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) no longer represented his political movement in Bauchi State, stressing that he and his supporters had fully aligned with the APM.
“In Bauchi today, we only have APM. Nobody should deceive you that Bala is PDP. I am not PDP. I was ANPP, I was PDP, today I am APM, and all of us are APM. That is the message. We respect people, but people should respect us,” he added.
Reflecting on his administration’s performance, Mohammed expressed appreciation to his supporters for their loyalty and sacrifices, particularly amid financial constraints.
He said his government had achieved significant results despite limited resources, attributing its accomplishments partly to the continued support and commitment of the people.
“You have really given me loyalty. You have supported me. You have suffered. The resources were very, very scarce, but we used what we had and did much,” he said.
Mohammed expressed confidence in the ability of the party’s leadership and members to navigate the political challenges ahead, assuring that Bauchi State would remain politically strong and secure its interests.
He also said the campaign council would receive the necessary guidance on the party’s strategy and direction at the appropriate time to ensure success in the 2027 elections.
Formally inaugurating the council, the governor charged members to demonstrate commitment, patriotism and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities.
“With total confidence in your capacity, dedication and patriotism, it is now my honour and privilege to formally inaugurate you as the Bauchi State APM Campaign Council and the Local Campaign Council Committees for the 2027 General Elections, to the glory of Almighty Allah and to the continued progress and development of Bauchi State,” he said.
He wished the members wisdom, strength and success in discharging their electoral responsibilities.
Earlier, the state Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Shehu Adaji, urged members of the newly inaugurated campaign council to work towards securing victory for the party in all elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
Adaji said the inauguration was intended to formally empower members to return to their respective wards and local government areas to mobilise support and deliver electoral victories for the party at all levels.
He called for immediate and intensive grassroots mobilisation, urging campaign council members to adopt house-to-house and door-to-door strategies to promote the party and persuade voters.
“As you are returning back after the inauguration, you should make sure you all go out, move from house to house, from door to door, to make sure that APM in 2027, everything is delivered from top to bottom,” Adaji said.
He described Mohammed, who also serves as the party’s national leader, as a prominent politician with national recognition, adding that Bauchi State remained his political home.
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