After a long political drama, the outgoing Governor Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has finally congratulated his main opponent and Governor-elect of the State, Senator Bala Mohammed.
According to a press statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media & Strategy, Ali M. Ali, Abubakar had this to say: “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.
“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.
“I also urge Governor-elect to caution his supporters to be law abiding while celebrating since the period of campaigns is now over.”
Abubakar belongs to the All Progressives Congress, APC while Mohammed is of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.