Bauchi Gov Swears in New LG Chairmen, Calls For Synergy To Ensure Dividends of Democracy
By Abbas Usman, Bauçhi
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdukadir Muhammad on Sunday swore in the newly elected Executive Local Government Chairmen and their deputies after emerging victorious in the election held on Saturday 17th August 2024.
Gov Bala Mohammed addressing the gathering in Bauchi
Our reporter in Bauchi reports, that all the 20 LGAs and 323 Councillorship seats were won by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Except 3 Councillors from other political parties.
Among the chairmen is the first elected female in history, Hajara Gidado, who took the oath of allegiance and office as the Executive Chairperson of Itas/Gadau LGC.
In his address at the ceremony, Governor Mohammed called on the Executive Chairmen to perform the responsibilities vested in them effectively as an autonomous tier of governance, as the electorate at the various LGAs will be up to them for impactful democratic administration.
Gov Bala Mohammed in a group photograph with the elected officials
He urged them to work in synergy with their deputies and councillors in order to provide dividends of democracy to the people as well as support the administration in achieving the Bauchi Project.
Bala Muhammad also advised the chairmen to do everything possible to avert a repeat of the recent nationwide protest against bad governance, tagged #EndBadGovernmentinNigeria.
According to him, “Let me remind you that you are stewards, and you will definitely give an account of your stewardship to Allah, who gave you the opportunity to be elected.”
“I therefore urge you to be accountable and diligently utilise the monthly allocation that comes to you from the Federation Account. Use it to better the lives of the people; give them food to kill the hunger and anger in them.”
Bala Muhammad emphasised his administration’s commitment to collaborative governance, pledging to work hand-in-hand with the newly elected Chairmen to drive development and prosperity in the state.
He urged them to prioritise the welfare of their constituents, ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach the grassroots.
According to him, the inauguration ceremony was a testament to the strength of democracy in Bauchi State, showcasing the unity and solidarity of its people.
The oaths of allegiance and office were administered to the 20 LGC Executives by the State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, at the Dr Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu Arena, Government House, Bauchi
