The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, has condemned the recent statements made by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, against Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State.
Suleiman described Dogara’s allegations as a “verbose, baseless, and self-serving diatribe” aimed at tarnishing the governor’s reputation.
In a statement released on Thursday, Suleiman dismissed Dogara’s claims as an unfounded attempt to undermine a leader who has shown commitment to the progress of the state. He described Governor Mohammed as a statesman whose leadership focuses on the welfare of the people rather than personal gain or political manoeuvring.
Addressing Dogara’s allegation that Governor Mohammed lacked financial capacity to run his 2018 governorship campaign, Suleiman stated that the governor’s success was built on collective support from the people.
Suleiman also refuted Dogara’s claims of betrayal and the assertion that the governor’s 2018 campaign was financially unsustainable. According to the Speaker, Governor Mohammed’s success was driven by the collective support of the people, not personal wealth or backroom deals. He emphasized that the governor’s leadership thrives on inclusivity and transparency, with his campaign built on trust and the involvement of the masses, rather than the desires of a single individual.
Additionally, the Speaker addressed Dogara’s accusation that Governor Mohammed had failed to support other party candidates, asserting that the governor had always worked towards party unity. Suleiman described such claims as dishonest and affirmed that Governor Mohammed has remained a strong pillar of the People’s Democratic Party both within Bauchi State and nationally.
In response to Dogara’s comments on alleged tensions between Governor Mohammed and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Suleiman dismissed these as distractions. He noted that while disagreements are part of leadership, Governor Mohammed has always prioritized collaboration and unity, both within the party and across the nation.
Suleiman also highlighted the governor’s achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, stating that Bauchi State has experienced significant transformation under his leadership. He warned against attempts to undermine these accomplishments through political mudslinging.
Suleiman urged politicians to focus on constructive dialogue rather than personal attacks, stressing that meaningful governance should be about ideas. He concluded by reaffirming that Governor Mohammed’s legacy as a dedicated leader will not be overshadowed by the words of detractors.
“Unlike politicians who rely solely on personal wealth, Governor Bala Mohammed’s leadership thrives on inclusivity and transparency. His campaign was powered by trust, not the whims of a single individual,” Mohammed said.
