*Declares for Senate under APM
By George Coben, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has formally declared his intention to run for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat, under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, ahead of the 2027 polls.
During the declaration, which took place on Thursday, the aspirant stated that the state will never return to the era of hardship, failed governance and political intimidation.
While addressing a large crowd of party supporters, stakeholders and political associates, the Governor also formally presented Dr. Yakubu Adamu, as the governorship candidate of the party.
Describing the event as more than a declaration of candidates, Governor Mohammed said that it symbolized a new political movement committed to sustaining development and protecting the interests of the people of the state.
Governor Mohammed said that he left PDP to join APM due to internal crises and what he described as the inability of the former platform to accommodate progressive governance ideals.
The Governor said that the APM now represents a credible platform for sustaining his administration’s development vision anchored on economic growth, social inclusion and institutional reforms.
“Our movement is not about personal ambition or opportunism. It is about protecting the future of the state and ensuring that our people continue to enjoy purposeful leadership,” he stressed.
Governor Mohammed noted that his administration’s development blueprint tagged MY BAUCHI PROJECT, had already laid the foundation for long-term transformation through the Bauchi State Development Plan 2033, developt with support from the United Nations Development Program, UNDP.
The Governor who noted achievements recorded in infrastructure, healthcare, education and economic reforms said that the challenges of climate change, population growth and unemployment, still require sustained and visionary leadership.
He said that Dr Yakubu Adamu, as the governorship candidate of the party, has the competence and vision which makes him capable of consolidating on the achievements recorded so far.
Governor Mohammed further called on the people to elect credible representatives into the national and state assemblies who would effectively protect their interests and attract meaningful opportunities for the socio-economic development of the society.
