By Samuel Luka, Bauchi
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi, Alhaji Salisu Ahmed Barau has criticized Governor Bala Mohammed of the state over his recent warning to the people of Bauchi not to elect, a non-indegene into political office if they want development.
Alhaji Barau while speaking to Journalists in reaction to the comment yesterday, noted that a gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the APC, Air Marshal Sadiq Baba Abubakar (Rtd) remains a nightmare and threat politically in Bauchi state.
“In as much as politics is concerned, I am disappointed with my elder brother, the governor who has PDP background and has knowledge of the same scenario that played out in 2003 or so”, the APC chieftain said.
“When Isa Yuguda was vying for governorship in 2007, the then incumbent Governor, Ahmadu Muazu, also my elder brother, humiliated Yuguda and refused him form to contest in the PDP, Malam Yuguda went to another party and won the election”, he added.
He further argued that, “as a governor of the state, looking at his traditional background, one will be surprised to hear him say this. He should talk with decorum and should be accommodating”.
“He is supposed to be the father of all especially as the governor coming from the house is supposed to be accommodating, a symbol of unity and cohesion,” he said.
Alhaji Barau urged the public to go through the profile of those that want to contest for governorship and see who is not an indigent of the state.
“Look at the caliber of the people of Babayo Talban Katagum, Faruq Umar, all from Katagum, Yusuf Tuggar who was a reps Member now Ambassador. Take a look at my Principal, AVM Sadig Baba Abubkar (Rtd) who rose through the ranks to be a 3 star General and Chief of Air Staff, now Ambassador. Would You look at these people and say they are not indigenes,” he stressed.
Ahmed Barau however advised the governor to go and concentrate on what he promised the citizens.adding that definitely APC would wrestle power from PDP in the state come 2023 gubernatorial race.
Barau who is also the Chairman Media and Publicity of the APC called on supporters of Sadiq Abubakar to remain calm and continue to be law abiding until their aim is achieved.
Recalled that Governor Bala Mohammed was recently quoted saying that, “I want to warn the people of Bauchi State against electing non-indigenes, especially those coming from Cameroon as they don’t have anything to offer for your development”.