By Luka Yelmi,Bauchi
A coalition of Christian leaders under the All Progressives Congress has publicly declared prayer support for former Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, as their preferred candidate for the 2027 general elections, citing his track record on education, agriculture, healthcare, and religious tolerance.
The declaration was made on Saturday in Bauchi during the official opening and prayer session of the National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON), Bauchi State Chapter, held in collaboration with the Aisha M.A Abubakar Progressive Support Coalition.
Delegates from all 20 local government areas of the state attended the gathering alongside faith leaders, traditional rulers, women and youth representatives.
In his address, Apostle Daniel Yusuf Adamu, Bauchi State Coordinator of NACLFON and General Overseer of Majalisan Ruhu MaiTsarki Outreach Ministries Inc, described the prayer meeting as a prophetic gathering of vision, patriotism, conscience, responsibility, and destiny, not merely a political rally.
“NACLFON is not merely a political support platform. It is a movement of Christian leaders determined to bring spiritual responsibility, moral consciousness, peaceful coexistence, and constructive participation into governance and nation building,” Adamu said.
He argued that politics without morality becomes oppression, and religion without responsibility becomes empty noise, stressing that the Church must engage in governance to promote righteousness, accountability, justice, and peace.
The coordinator reaffirmed his personal loyalty to the APC, saying he had remained supportive to the party for over 10 years.
“Loyalty is not tested during comfort. Loyalty is tested during difficult seasons,” he said, urging believers to stay, pray, organize, and reform rather than abandon the platform when challenges arise.
After what he called “careful consultations, observation, and sincere conviction,” Adamu announced NACLFON’s decision to identify with and pray for M.A Abubakar, SAN, ahead of 2027.
“We are not supporting leadership based on noise, insults, propaganda, or emotional excitement. We are supporting leadership based on competence, experience, character, intelligence, peace, stability, and proven capacity,” he stated.
The group highlighted Abubakar’s tenure as governor from 2015 to 2019, pointing to what they described as measurable gains in key sectors.
According to the address, educational interventions under his administration moved from about 3.7% to nearly 40%, creating renewed opportunities for thousands of young people in Bauchi.
The former governor was also credited with investing nearly ₦1 billion in agricultural inputs to empower farmers, strengthen food production, and support rural communities.
In healthcare, his government facilitated the establishment and improvement of facilities across all 20 LGAs, bringing services closer to residents.
Beyond infrastructure, NACLFON praised Abubakar for what it called “calmness, maturity, balance, and respect for both Christians and Muslims alike,” arguing that he demonstrated a commitment to peaceful coexistence and unity in a diverse state.
The forum paid tribute to NACLFON National Coordinator Prof. Abraham, Vice Chancellor of HBI University USA, and Zonal Coordinator Hon. Agnes for their role in building the platform nationally.
Special appreciation was also extended to Hajiya Barrister Aisha M.A Abubakar, Comrade M.S Iliya Esq., Rev. Julius Jeremiah of Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Mrs. Victoria Joshua, Chairperson of the Women Wing of CAN Bauchi LGA, and other state and LGA executives present.
The event closed with prayers for Bauchi State, the North-East region, and Nigeria, with leaders urging responsible participation in politics ahead of 2027.
“Leadership is not about who can shout the loudest. Leadership is about who can carry the burden of the people with wisdom, competence, integrity, compassion, and the fear of God,” Adamu concluded.
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