Bauchi State youths have withdrawn from former Vice President Atiku’s plans to run for the 2027 presidential election and backed their Governor, Bala Mohammed.
Atiku visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday with some political weight within their party, PDP, which many interpreted as 2027 political plans.
Even though Atiku said his visit was not about the 2027 elections, the former Vice President and Bala Mohammed are monitoring the contest.
Last year, Bala Mohammed supporters in the Southeast held a rally urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Bala and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have recently engaged in a war of words over policies and how the country is being run.
But the Bauchi State Commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Muhammad Maiwada Bello, has lauded Governor Bala Mohammed for setting a national precedent by appointing more youths to key government positions than any other governor in Nigeria.
According to Bello, this bold move underscores the administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive governance, positioning Bauchi State as a leader in integrating young people into leadership and decision-making.
Speaking in an interview with journalists in Bauchi yesterday, Bello emphasised that Governor Mohammed’s administration has surpassed both his predecessors in the state and other governors nationwide in providing young people with opportunities to serve in government.
“The Governor is committed to building an administration that reflects the energy and innovation of the youth. No other government in the country has given young people as many opportunities to serve in high-level positions as Governor Bala Mohammed’s,” Bello stated.
Bello added that Governor Mohammed’s youth-focused policies are evident across the State Executive Council, local governments, and advisory roles, where young professionals hold critical positions and contribute to key policy implementations.
The Commissioner noted that these appointments are part of a broader vision to create a government that values fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
“Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration is a testament to his belief that young people are not just the future but essential to shaping the present. He has created a platform for them to actively contribute to the state’s development,” Bello added.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, Bello called on Nigerian youths to rally behind Governor Mohammed, arguing that his leadership record demonstrates a clear commitment to empowering young people.
“For years, youths have clamoured for leaders who prioritise their interests and create opportunities for them to thrive. Governor Bala Mohammed has proven himself as such a leader. It is now time for the youth to rally behind him and support his vision at the national level,” Bello urged.
He further stated that with Governor Mohammed as president, Nigeria would witness a government that fully harnesses the potential of its youth population, fostering innovation, inclusion, and national development.
He believes Governor Mohammed’s youth-centred leadership has positioned him as a credible contender for the presidency, “His administration is seen as a model for how inclusive governance can drive sustainable progress.”
He argues that his rise to the presidency would ensure the continuation of policies prioritising young people and secure their active participation in shaping the nation’s future.
