Bala Mohammed, the incumbent governor of Bauchi state and a presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party, was named on the PDP ballot papers for the state’s gubernatorial primary election on Wednesday.
In a press conference following the appearance of Bala’s name on the ballot, Bauchi state PDP Chairman Hamza Koshe Akuyam blamed the appearance of the PDP presidential aspirant on an error by the party’s national secretariat.
“Yes, the name of His Excellency, Senator Bala Mohammed appeared on our Governorship primary ballot papers due to an error on the part of our National Secretariat.” Governor Bala is not running for governor in Bauchi right now; instead, he is a candidate for President in our party’s upcoming presidential primary.
Meanwhile, the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Barrister Ibrahim Mohammed Kashim, the immediate past Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, as its gubernatorial candidate.
The PDP gubernatorial candidate expressed gratitude to the party’s delegates for choosing him to be the party’s flag bearer in the upcoming general elections in his acceptance speech.
Barrister Kashim, who stated that he was prepared for the task ahead, promised to build on the achievements of Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration for the state’s rapid development.
“The journey begins today, and we must work together to complete the task at hand, and our party must be united in order for people to vote for us in order for us to win the election.” Our current Governor, Bala Mohammed, has made significant contributions to the development of Bauchi State, and we must continue to build on his achievements. We are prepared to take over the reins of Bauchi State’s leadership and deliver effectively.”
