BAUCHI: Gov Abubakar congratulates ‘my brother Sen. Bala’

Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has congratulated Senator Bala Mohammed for winning the governorship election in the state.

Bala, who contested under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, defeated the governor, who contested under the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The Governor, in a congratulatory message, signed and made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Monday night, through his Special Adviser, Media and Strategy, Ali Ali, said he was satisfied with the process.

He Said: “I wish to congratulate the Governor-elect of Bauchi state Senator Bala Mohammed. I congratulate my brother, Sen Bala on this victory at the polls.

“I am delighted to note that in spite of the intensity of the campaigns in our dear state, a peaceful election took place without bloodshed.

“Let me, therefore, invite the Governor-elect to join me in working out the process of a smooth transition.

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“I sincerely thank the entire people of Bauchi state for their support to my administration and urge them to extend the same to the incoming administration.”

Governor Abubakar however called on the governor-elect to caution his supporters to be law-abiding while celebrating since the period of campaigns is now over.

Senator Bala Mohammed of the People’s Democratic Party polled a total of 515, 113 votes to defeated the incumbent Governor, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mohammed Abubakar who got 500, 625 votes

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