Stop associating Gov Bala Mohammed with terrorism financing – Christian Youths warns EFCC, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and every other Federal Government agencies have been warned to desist from associating Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, with financing terrorism activities.

The warning was made by the Christian Youths Initiative for Peace (CYIFP), Bauchi State Chapter which joined other groups in defence of the Governor,  against the allegations of terrorism financing by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The group made the clarification on Tuesday while addressing Journalists at the E4 Resort Events Centre, declaring unequivocally that, “Governor Bala Mohammed is not a financer of terrorism.”

The group, led by Philip Yohanna, Chairman and Luka Musa Jr., Secretary, stated that, “We, the Christian Youths Initiative for Peace (CYIFP) Bauchi State Chapter, have gathered here today to address the  recent allegation linking Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Kauran Daular Usmaniyya) to financing terrorism, as alleged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) on the 1st day of January 2026.”

It stated further that,”Having known the pragmatic steps and relentless commitments of our amiable Governor on issues relating to security in the State, we therefore render these claims as baseless, malicious, and an affront to truth and the image of our dear State, which is rated as one of the most peaceful States in Northern Nigeria amidst ravaging attacks by bandits and terrorists in the Country.”

According to the group,”His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed has consistently demonstrated commitment to inter-faith harmony, support for Christian institutions and events, fairness and justice on human rights and dedication to peace and security of the Bauchi State.”

“We regard these claims as political persecution and also an orchestrated plan by the enemies of Bauchi State to plunge the State into total chaos and attacks for their political gains,” It added.

 The group further stated that, “Furthermore, we regard the claims as false and political vendetta championed by the FCT Minister, His Excellency, Nyesom Wike in collaboration with fraudulent individuals from the State who are bent on tarnishing the image of Bauchi State and Governor Bala Mohammed as a way to exonerate themselves from the crimes they have committed against the State and our corporate existence as citizens of Bauchi State.”

It stressed that, “As Christian youths whose aim is to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among diverse religions, we condemn these claims in strong terms and also resist any attempt that is capable of disrupting the relative peace we are enjoying in Bauchi State.”

“Moreover, we debunk the rhetoric aimed to drag the hard-earned reputation of Governor Bala Mohammed in the mud, as an opposition leader in the political arena of the country, knowing him as a person with high integrity that is detribalized and religious tolerant,” It added.

The group added that,”We acknowledge Governor Bala’s efforts in promoting unity and development in Bauchi State. And we stand with him against these unfounded claims and reaffirm our trust in his leadership.”

The group then urged the public to disregard the false claims and stand with Governor Bala as he continues to serve Bauchi State with dedication.

“Once again, we categorically wish to state that the entire Christians in Bauchi State are satisfied and felt protected by the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed more than any time in the history of the State since his emergence as Governor in 2019 to date, he has been the most Christian-friendly Governor,” The group declared.

It stressed, “We therefore enjoin individuals involved in such heinous and dirty politics to refrain from that and put first the progress and unity of Bauchi State ahead of anything else and also to embrace peace instead of confrontation and setting-up of wrong narratives of the State using false alarms.”

It concluded, “Lastly, we want to use this medium to express our profound support and unwavering loyalty to His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed and also want assure him of our confidence in his administration, owing to much he has done to the Christian communities in the State, the Holy Bible says “By their fruit’s we shall know them”; therefore Governor Bala Mohammed does not align with terrorists neither is he a financer of terrorism.”

In attendance during the press conference were: Philip Yohanna, Arc. Samson Rufai Sabo, Hon. Nuhu Sabo,  Comrade Luka Musa Jr.,  Commander Andrew, Aunty Helen Pascal, Kingsley Okechukwu,  Madala Ishaya, Andrew Vamcy, Kayode Matthew, Mandi Daniel, Alhamdu Samson Kamashi, Hajara Adamu, Mary Bitrus and Madaki Moses.