From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
A security expert, and retired military officer, General Yakubu Usman has congratulated the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed and his Deputy Mohammed Auwal Jatau on their victory at the Supreme Court to pilot the affairs of the State for another four years.
General Usman in a statement on Monday described the victory of governor Mohammed as a leader ordained by God and loved by his people.
The statement said, “the rulings from the tribunal to the supreme court is a confirmation of the perfect will of God and of in refutable choice of Bauchi people. Bauchi State has witnessed rapid development especially in the areas of peace, security, education and healthcare. And it is time for Bauchi State people from all political parties and all ethnic sub-groups to rise up and support our God ordained governor.
“It is clear that you have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to deserve your re-election for another four years in office to pilot the affairs of Bauchi State.
“Your achievements in the last four years is a testimony that Bauchi State will grow in leaps and bounds and attain more height’s under your watch in another four years in infrastructural development, security and cooperate co- existence among different ethnic groups living in Bauchi State.
“Your Excellency, your victory at the Supreme court and the massive votes you polled across the state at the last election to come first among other qualified candidates is a sign that you are the popular choice of the peace loving people of Bauchi State.
“Indeed, your victory and declaration as the Governor of Bauchi State is divinely ordained, thus the continuous growth of Bauchi State and her citizens are assured in a prosperous city under your leadership.
“I urge you to continue to build Bauchi State as the best state in the North East and in Nigeria as a whole for more sustainable developments in terms of rapid and mega economic development.
As you are aware that the expectations of Bauchi citizens are high in the areas of security, women empowerment, youth development and peaceful co-existence while praying to God to shower you with more grace and wisdom to deliver all your campaign promises.
“The spontaneous jubilations on the streets of Bauchi and all the nooks and crannies of Bauchi State that followed the Supreme court judgement eloquently be speaks the fact that you are the choice of the people”.