Bauchi 2019: I have surrendered governorship race to Abubakar – Ex-SGF

There are strong indications that Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar
may continue in office beyond 2019.


This followed a statement from the former Secretary to the Government
of the Federation, Alhaji Mahmood Yayale that he is no longer
interested to contest for the governorship position in the State.

Yayale reveals this in a short remark on the occasion of Nigerian
Institution of Surveyors' annual general conference held at the
multipurpose hall in Bauchi on Tuesday


" I don't think I have the interest to contest for governorship again
especially in 2019 election because my brother, Governor Abubakar is
there" said Yayale

He added that the essence of government is to ensure effective
development, as such the governor has the capacity to carry on.

"I declined to contest governorship in 2007 when some stakeholders in
Bauchi State required my service in that regard," the firmer SGF
added.


It could be recalled that Yayale contested governorship slot against
Abubakar in 2015 elections and lost to Hon Jatau during the primary
election.