Bauchi youths seek Gov Bala, traditional rulers backing of Jika’s 2027 gubernatorial bid
By Charly Agwam
A Coalition of Concerned People of Bauchi State has thrown its weight behind Senator Dauda Haliru Jika for the 2027 governorship election.
In a bid to rally support for Jika’s candidacy, the group, during the weekend in Bauchi, told reporters that they have written to key stakeholders, including Governor Bala Mohammed and traditional leaders.
According to the Chairman of the Coalition Committee, Ahmed Yero, the group believes Jika possesses the necessary qualities to lead Bauchi State effectively.
“With a deep sense of responsibility and accountability that we believe that at this time in the history and time of our dear state, and without prejudice to all other governorship aspirants, we thought that Senator Halliru Dauda Jika (Dokajin Bauchi) is observed to have necessary qualities to lead Bauchi state in 2027”, Yero Stated.
The coalition said it conducted research, seeking the opinions of the people, and their findings supported Jika’s qualification for the governorship.
Yero noted, “It is against the background that we went to the field to seek the people’s opinion, hence our findings returned positive, supporting his qualification to aspire for the governorship of our state, even though he contested in 2023, but this time Bauchi people want him as their next governor.”
The group is reaching out to stakeholders across party lines, as well as traditional and religious leaders, to garner support for Jika.
“It is on this premise, that we successively write to various stakeholders across party lines in the state, as well as our royal fathers and the custodian of our traditional institutions, and our religious leaders all over the state to seek their indulgence, support and prayer,” he said.
Yero further requested the support of Governor Mohammed, saying, “Finally, we wish to collectively request the support of the current governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed in this project.
“We assure him our loyalty and humility as he supports the distinguished Senator Haliru Dauda Jika to manage the affairs of Bauchi State”.
