Bauchi governor rejects APC defection amid EFCC allegations
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has strongly denied allegations of terrorism financing linked to his administration. He described the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as politically motivated persecution for refusing to join the ruling party. Bala Mohammed insists he will not be intimidated or criminalised for remaining in the opposition. He also highlighted his administration’s achievements and reaffirmed his commitment to good governance.
What we know
- Bala Mohammed said the EFCC’s allegations are an attempt to criminalise him for not defecting to the ruling party.
- The EFCC arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and three others on charges including terrorism financing and money laundering.
- Bala Mohammed claims the federal government is using institutions to intimidate opposition figures and neglecting state needs.
- He stated that Bauchi has improved health, education, and infrastructure despite limited resources.
- The governor vowed to resist political intimidation and maintain transparency and accountability in his administration.
