Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed says opposition parties should not depend on federal support to win elections, arguing that political “imposition” is no longer viable in Nigeria. He states this after casting his vote during the ongoing local government elections, at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
Mohammed links his warning to recent electoral developments, saying federal influence does not automatically translate into victory at the polls. He cites the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as evidence that voters decide results. He also criticizes opposition parties that he says boycotted the council elections, describing the move as a tactical error.
Across the reports, the common emphasis is Mohammed’s call for opposition and other parties to campaign among citizens and participate in the electoral process, rather than seeking outcomes through Abuja-linked backing. Both accounts present his remarks as advice aimed at encouraging competitive, citizen-driven voting and fair conduct in Bauchi’s local government election.
