2023: Gov. Bala drops deputy, picks Jatau as running mate

Adeleye Kunle Reports

Ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has picked the member representing the Zaki Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mohammed Auwal Jatau as his running mate for his second-term bid.

Jatau will replace the current deputy governor, Baba Tela who has been reportedly dropped for reasons yet to be ascertained at press time.

TrackNews reports that though Jatau is yet to be officially unveiled by the governor, campaign posters of the duo have been sighted in the Bauchi metropolis.

While addressing reporters yesterday in Bauchi, Jatau expressed his gratitude to the governor for finding him worthy to be his running mate in the forthcoming election.

Jatau, who was the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly said: “Our 2023 campaign would be based on what we have achieved so far and things that we can do in our second term.

“Insha Allah the achievements recorded by the governor would be the key to our collective victory in the outcome of the governorship election,” he said.

When contacted, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Sanni Muazu said he is not aware that his principal had been dropped, adding that he (Tela) is currently in Abuja.