Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Muhammed has said that he received the blessing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to run for president in 2023.
The governor stated this today Monday in Bauchi when he received a coalition of groups at the government house to present a letter of endorsement to him as next president after President Muhammadu Buhari.
The groups include the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bauchi State Traders and Artisans Association and Association of Achaba and Keke NAPEPS.
He said since his first endorsement few weeks ago by the northern youth leaders forum, he commenced consultation and the state working committee of the party had given him ‘a nod of approval’.
Mohammed said he was contented with his present position as a governor but he is always ready to serve the country in any capacity.
The governor also said that after consulting the party, he would consult traditional rulers and clerics before making pronouncement on his aspiration.
“Some of you have seen me last week going round to meet former ministers, senators and other leaders to discuss it. But I have to consult traditional rulers and ulamas too because I need their support,” he said.
Leader of the coalition and state chairman of the NYCN Adamu Dimis told the governor that their endorsement was in consideration of the numerous projects he executed in the state within few years.
He said Nigeria needs the likes of Bala Mohammed to record the development it desires.
