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The Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has congratulated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Bala Mohammed, on his victory at the recently concluded governorship election in the state.
In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Strategy, Ali M. Ali, the Governor expressed his satisfaction 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.”
Gov Abubakar added, “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.”
Senator Bala Mohammed of the People’s Democratic Party polled a total of 515, 113 votes to defeat the incumbent Governor, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mohammed Abubakar, who got 500, 625 votes.
