The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman (Dan Galadiman Ningi), has described as baseless and unfounded, the recent allegations linking the Bauchi State Governor or any government official to the financing of terrorism.
Rt. Hon. Suleiman made this known while addressing journalists after a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus meeting of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The development followed the arrest of the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Yakubu Adamu, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged terrorism financing case involving the sum of 9.7 million dollars.
The Speaker categorically defended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, denying any involvement of the Governor or officials of the Bauchi State Government in terrorism-related activities.
He stressed that “Bauchi State remains one of the safest states in Nigeria” , noting that the security profile of the state stands as clear evidence of the government’s commitment to peace and stability.
He condemned the allegations in strong terms, emphasizing that “No credible evidence has been presented linking Governor Bala Muhammad or any public office holder in Bauchi State to terrorist groups” .
He urged residents of the state not to panic over what he described as unsubstantiated and politically motivated claims, calling on the public to remain calm, hopeful, and prayerful.
According to him, “Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has consistently prioritised peace, security, good governance, and sustainable development, and remains fully focused on delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Bauchi State”.
Speaking on the internal challenges facing the PDP at the national level, Rt. Hon. Suleiman acknowledged that the party is currently undergoing difficulties, but assured that the issues would soon be resolved.
He disclosed that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed is actively engaging stakeholders and doing everything possible to revive, stabilise, and strengthen the party, both within Bauchi State and nationally.
He further stated that the PDP in Bauchi State remains united and free of factional disputes, stressing that the loyalty and support of party members to the leadership remain firm.
He added that members of the House would remain united and supportive of any political decision taken by the governor in the overall interest of the party and the people.
The Speaker reiterated that the Bauchi State House of Assembly would continue to discharge its constitutional responsibilities in promoting good governance, peace, development, and the welfare of the people, guided strictly by the rule of law, democratic principles, and the collective interest of the state.