Bauchi Coalition Mobilises 10,000 Volunteers For Senator Jika
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Coalition of Concerned People of Bauchi and other groups affiliated to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to mobilise 10,000 volunteers to drive the
In Bauchi, the Coalition of Concerned People, backed by various groups linked to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has announced a mobilization of 10,000 volunteers to support Senator Halliru Dauda Jika's bid for the governorship in the 2027 general elections. This announcement, made during a press conference in Bauchi, comes in the wake of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifting the ban on general campaigns for the upcoming elections, starting from September 9, 2026.
The coalition's leader, Hon. Ahmed Yero, highlighted the lifting of the ban as a catalyst for the volunteers' mobilization, emphasizing the urgency for ADC members and Bauchi State residents to participate in the democratic process.
Yero pointed out that Senator Jika is widely regarded as one of the leading candidates, with the coalition's aim to ensure his victory. The senator is reportedly conducting extensive consultations with various community leaders, women, and youths across the state, and plans to commence his campaign activities in the coming weeks.
If elected, Yero projected that Jika would focus on restoring Bauchi State's image through effective governance, with a special emphasis on security, education, healthcare, business development, and the welfare of vulnerable groups, including youths, women, and widows.
The volunteer mobilization effort involves not just voter registration but also canvassing efforts across all 20 local government areas of the state. These volunteers will engage with residents at different levels to promote electioneering and garner support for Jika. The coalition further appealed to the media to play a significant role in voter education and cautioned against vote-buying, urging the electorate to exercise their votes based on merit and not material incentives.
Yero expressed confidence in the INEC to conduct a fair election, dismissing concerns of electoral manipulation, especially after the successful outcome of the Osun State elections, where the opposition party emerged victorious.
Regarding concerns over electoral violence, the coalition stressed on the importance of maintaining law and order, urging supporters to remain peaceful and urging other political parties to concentrate on issue-based campaigns. Yero emphasized that their party would not condone any form of violence and advocated for engaging the electorate with their policy platforms rather than resorting to disruptive tactics.
He expressed optimism about the ADC's prospects in the upcoming Bauchi State governorship election, projecting a favorable outcome for Jika.
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