Get Guardian on GoogleMinority ethnic nationalities in different parts of Bauchi State have declared that if constitution allowed life governor, Bala Mohammed would have been made one, citing his contributions and emancipation of minority groups through creation and institutionalisation of traditions.
The Coordinator of Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Nationalities Community Development Association (CONAECDA), Hon. Samuel Haruna said that having interacted with several member ethnic nationalities in the state, it was the “wish of our people to be a lifetime governor”.
Samuel said this on Thursday during the Dass, Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro stakeholders meeting of CONAECDA held in Tafawa Balewa where over 12 nationalities attended.
“For us, we have seen what he has done for the minority ethnic groups —many things that the successive administrations could not do. Since we cannot have a lifetime governor, we would have wished he would lead till he dies. It would be better if Nigerians could elect him president, Nigeria would become like America.
“For instance, I have never seen flyover bridges in the whole state before Bala Mohammed. Imagine how many ethnic groups were appointed into different offices under this administration,” he said.
According to him, the minority groups are mobilising themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections to elect candidates that would prioritise their need and give adequate representation in political offices.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the Association, Engr Dabo Yakubu, applauded Bala Mohammed for giving voices to the minority groups. Urging the members unanimously to support a candidate with plans to advance welfare of the minority groups.
