By Sabiu Abdullahi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has said the Allied People’s Movement (APM) will not rely on electoral malpractice to secure victory in the 2027 general elections.
The governor made the remark on Thursday during the affirmation of candidates for elective offices at the Government House in Bauchi. He stated that while the party would conduct its campaigns based on its achievements and programmes, it would not tolerate any attempt to deny it victory through electoral fraud.
“We are not going to underestimate our competitors. Even if a child born today is a candidate, I am going to deal with him like a grown-up person,” Mohammed said.
“It is a new game entirely. We are going back to the people to sell our credentials and what we have done. We will not urge anybody to rig for us, but we will not allow anybody to rig us. This is our policy.”
Mohammed also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a transparent and credible electoral process.
According to him, the party is prepared to accept the outcome of the election, provided the process is fair and reflects democratic principles.
“If we win, we will accept it. If we lose, we will accept it, especially where there is transparency, justice and equity. That is democracy,” he said.
In a post on his X account on Friday, the governor disclosed that the APM had presented Yakubu Adamu, the state commissioner for finance, as its governorship candidate for the next election. Mahmood Abubakar was unveiled as the party’s deputy governorship candidate.
Mohammed, who recently joined the APM, also expressed appreciation to party members for endorsing him as the senatorial candidate for Bauchi South.
“This development reflects our collective determination to strengthen unity within the party, expand our support base, and position ourselves for success in the 2027 elections,” he wrote.
The governor further urged party supporters and members to remain committed to the party’s vision and work toward what he described as a brighter and more prosperous future for Bauchi State.