Governor Abubakar concedes defeat, congratulates Bala Mohammed

The Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abdullahi  Abubakar has congratulated the governor-elect.

In a press statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Ali Mohammed Ali, the Governor said: “I congratulate my brother, Sen. Bala 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.”

The statement further states:

“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  I 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.