By Busari Kabirat
Bala Mohammed, the Bauchi State Governor, had on Thursday made it known to a Non-Governmental organisation, NGO, that he doubt if he could run for the 2027 presidential seat, instead he would rather drop his ambition for the former President Goodluck Jonathan if he decided to contest after he was asked if he could run for the 2027 presidential election.
In accordance with the statement of Governor Bala, he said, Goodluck Jonathan is experienced compared to him and that he would serve the country well if he gets the mandate opportunity.
He said, “With regard to your call for me to present myself, I am still contemplating my chances as the leader of the opposition.
“I know there are good leaders within the PDP, especially my boss Goodluck Jonathan.
“I have always said that as long as Jonathan is around, I will not present myself for leadership of this country, unless he decides not to run.
“If we can persuade him to come forward, I will support him with my blood. Out of modesty, he is still not ready. I hope you will meet him and encourage him to run.
“He will do a better job because he has the experience. We know the prices of things; we know the level of inflation.
“During Jonathan’s regime, he was inclusive, addressing issues like the Almajiri system and creating initiatives for unemployed youths.
“His leadership recruitment was exemplary. We need leaders like him—young people with energy, foresight, and drive.”
