Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Bauchi State Governor has cast his vote at his polling unit in Duguri District of Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state, expressing optimism that his party, the People’s Democratic Party, will emerge victorious.
The Governor who voted at Central Primary School in Duguri alongside the State First Lady ,Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election.
He said the conduct of the Local Government elections is in fulfilment of his campaign promises, insisting that the polls were conducted in adherence to the rule of law.
The Governor said that, the election would be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the electoral act guiding the operations of the State Independent Electoral Commission.
“I have seen how the election is going on smoothly and peacefully and I thank the people of Bauchi for their compliance to electoral guidelines.”
“This election is in fulfilment of my promises to Nigerians that we will conduct the most credible election not because we are better but is for us to go back to the principles of the rule of law and fair of Allah.” I am so much happy that at least we are salvaging our promises.”
The Governor said so far, the State Independent Electoral Commission is conducting it assigned responsibilities without any interference from the part of the state government.
Governor Mohammed said the board of the electoral body was constituted by his predecessor; ” but I allowed them to continue, believing that they will comply with the rule of law”
He called on citizens of the State to work together for the progress, peace, security and the development of the country.
His Deputy, Senator Baba Tela also voted in his home LGA of Katagum amidts thousands of his supporters.
The election in most of the LGAs visited by our correspondent is characterized by voter apathy.