By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has been suggested as a replacement for Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is expected to be the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2027 general elections.
The suggestion was made by a coalition of diehard supporters of Governor, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider choosing him as his running mate in the 2027 general elections.
The group, under the banner of Kaura Diehard Supporters in Bauchi State, made the appeal in a statement issued by its Chairman , Mustafa Abdullahi Duguri on Sunday and made available to Journalists in Bauchi.
Mustafa Abdullahi Duguri described Bala Mohammed as a transformational leader with proven political value and a strong record in infrastructure development, insisting that he is well-suited for the office of Vice President.
According to the group, the Governor has delivered significant progress in Bauchi State through people-oriented policies and good governance, earning him recognition as one of the most outstanding leaders in the North-East.
The group further argued that Bala Mohammed’s willingness to align with the ruling party, despite challenges, demonstrates loyalty and commitment that should be rewarded with the vice-presidential slot.
“Governor Bala has carved a niche for himself as a performing leader in the North-East. We are confident that he has the capacity to deliver the region for Mr. President in 2027,” the Chairman stated.
The group also emphasised his achievements in infrastructural development, noting that his performance in Bauchi State has prepared him for higher national responsibility.
It added that members of the coalition are ready to mobilise massive grassroots support, including a proposed 10-million-man march, in backing a Tinubu/Bala joint ticket in the 2027 general election.
Recall that the planned movement of Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has polarised the party in the State in spite of the intervention of the National Secretariat of the party as well as the Presidency.
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