Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has been urged not to be deterred by the myriad of allegations and insults directed at him over his determination to actualize the long-sought Sayawa Chiefdom with headquarters in Tafawa Balewa town.
The call was made by the Zaar Clerics Consultative Forum, Bauchi Branch, in a statement signed by Rev. Haruna Mbidur (Chairman), Rev. Sabo D. Muwari (Coordinator), and Rev. Masoyi Jibilla Dadi (Secretary), and made available to journalists in Bauchi on Sunday.
The Forum stated, “Your Excellency, sir, we are not unaware of the objections, oppositions, and threats already staged against you with regard to this particular issue at hand.”
“But we urge you to disregard the voices of individuals and groups who have positioned themselves as meddlesome interlopers, seeking to frustrate and disrupt the establishment of the Zaar Chiefdom using all manner of manipulative emotional blackmail, religious propaganda, deadly lies, and grand deceptions.
“They do not act in the interest of lasting peace, tranquility, inclusivity, or the progress of our dear state.”
“As a matter of fact, most of them are neither indigenes of Bauchi State nor residents of Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro LGAs, but complete strangers to the cause of the people of our dear state and areas. They care less about peace and harmony in Bauchi State.”
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The Zaar Chiefdom is a well-deserved chiefdom, and it has come at the right time. Your name shall be written in gold in the annals of the history of our people more than any governor of Bauchi State since its creation, by this singular action, sir.”
It added, “Once again, we express our profound gratitude and assure you of our dedicated support and prayers as you continue the noble task of advancing and modernizing Bauchi State.
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“May God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, and success in all your endeavors now and forever, sir.”
In the letter of appreciation and support, the Forum stated: “We, the members of the Zaar (Sayawa) Clerics Consultative Forum (ZCCF) of Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro Local Government Areas of Bauchi State, wish to express our appreciation to God Almighty for preserving our lives to see this new year, 2025, in sound health.
“We want to especially thank you, Your Excellency, for your proactive leadership in governing Bauchi State with fairness, justice, equity, good conscience, and inclusivity.
“Sir, your exemplary leadership has provided the enabling environment for the rapid, all-round development we are currently witnessing in Bauchi State like never before.
“Your Excellency, we have been keenly following your administration and have observed how you have been very fair and balanced, carrying along all the people of Bauchi State without discrimination whatsoever.
“We commend you for your unbiased leadership style and urge you to continue on the same path for the good of our dear state and the country at large.
“We acknowledge and commend the significant strides your administration has made in uplifting the welfare of workers by implementing the new national minimum wage.
“We are witnessing remarkable infrastructural growth in both metropolitan and rural areas, including but not limited to new roads, bridges, hospitals, and schools.
“The peace and harmony that currently prevail in our state are further testaments to your credibility as a fair and just leader who governs without ethnic or religious bias or bigotry whatsoever.”
According to the Forum: “We are deeply grateful for your passionate commitment to the socio-cultural, economic, and political advancement of all ethnic groups within Bauchi State.
“We particularly wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for your decisions, pronouncements, and actions on the establishment of the long-awaited and much-anticipated Zaar Chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa. May God bless and empower you to successfully complete this monumental task against all odds, sir.”
