PAUL ORUDE, BAUCHI
The Governor of Bauchi State Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar has sent a congratulatory message to the state governor-elect, Senator Bala Mohammed.
Abubakar sent the congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Ali M Ali, few minutes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the former FCT Minister winner of governorship election on Monday.
The message reads: “I congratulate my brother, Sen Bala Mohammed on this victory at the polls.
“I am delighted to note that in spite of the intensity of the campaigns in our dear state, a peaceful election took place without bloodshed.
“Let me, therefore, invite the governor-elect to join me in working out the process of a smooth transition.
“I sincerely thank the entire people of Bauchi State for their support for my administration and urge them to extend the same to the incoming administration.
“I also urge the governor-elect to caution his supporters to be law-abiding while celebrating since the period of campaigns is now over.”