Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has warned citizens of the state against voting into power non-indigenes, especially those coming from neighboring countries.
The governor gave the warning while addressing PDP ward leaders in Alkaleri local government area of the state at an interactive session.
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Mohammed said citizens of the state must desist from electing non indigenes into elective positions, especially the office of the governor to avoid underperformance.
He said electing indigenes into elective positions would enable them to be interacting with their constituents to solve their major challenges so as to meet their yearnings and aspirations.
“I want to warn the people of Bauchi State against electing non-indigenes, especially those coming from Cameroon as they don’t have any thing to offer for your development, If they can come for business, we will welcome them but not for politics because politics is for people who know the values of their people,” he said.
Governor Bala Mohammed, who appreciated the PDP ward leaders in Alkaleri local government area for their support to his administration, enjoined them to sustain the tempo for the success of the PDP led government in the state.
The governor said despite the numerous achievements recorded by his administration in the delivery of dividends of democracy, he will do more for the overall development of the state.
Earlier, PDP Chairman in Alkaleri local government, Alhaji Babayo reaffirmed their support and cooperation to the governor to enable him achieve the desired objectives.
