Drama as Bala Mohammed cautions APM candidate against calling Tinubu govt useless

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed cautioned a senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against disparaging the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu as useless. The incident occurred during an APM campaign flag-off event at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The candidate, while addressing supporters, called for the removal of the Tinubu administration and urged Nigerians to "flush out these useless people". Immediately after this, Governor Mohammed intervened, firmly stating, "Don't call them useless."

The governor subsequently endorsed APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde, praising him as a leader dedicated to fairness, equity, and inclusiveness if elected in 2027. He outlined that a Makinde-led government would ensure equitable distribution of federal appointments and opportunities across the country's ethnic and religious groups, emphasizing adherence to federal character principles and merit-based selections.

He announced that over 100,000 positions would be available for appointments, insisting that no single ethnic group would dominate the process, advocating instead for a balanced approach and selection based on merit.

Mohammed praised Makinde's Reset Nigeria Agenda as a product of thorough consultations and professional expertise, expressing confidence in its ability to tackle governance challenges. The governor also backed the proposed unity government under Makinde, highlighting its potential to address tribalism, religious intolerance, and political exclusion.

He urged Makinde to ensure Bauchi and other states in the North-East received adequate consideration in federal appointments, resource allocation, and development projects if elected president. Mohammed warned against singling out opposition-led states like Bauchi for federal opportunities, advocating for inclusive and equitable distribution across the nation.

APM National Campaign Council Director-General Felix Hassan Hyat criticized the Tinubu administration for exacerbating hunger and poverty, expressing deep concern over insecurity and its detrimental impact on children's education. He urged Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, arguing that the country desperately needed a leadership change to address economic and security issues.

Hyat's comments came as the APM emphasized the need for a shift in leadership to rectify systemic weaknesses affecting the nation's political and economic landscape.

Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the National Chairman of the APM, clarified that the party's goal was not to seek political offices for personal gain but to empower Nigerians to regain control of the political process. He criticized rising petroleum product prices, deeming them increasingly unaffordable for ordinary Nigerians and warned of the dangers of economic hardship potentially leading to criminal activities.

Dantalle, while commending Governor Mohammed's developmental efforts in Bauchi, called on Nigerians to support Makinde and his running mate, Daura, in the upcoming 2027 general elections.