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Why Bauchi’s Future Rests With Speaker Suleiman

by Isa Danbala and Leadership News
2 months ago
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As the political landscape in Bauchi State begins to realign ahead of the 2027 governorship race, one name that is commanding growing support across party lines, youth groups, and civil society is that of Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, the seasoned Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly.

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With increasing calls for him to declare his ambition, it is becoming evident that Suleiman represents the most credible, tested, and people-focused option to take over from Governor Bala Mohammed and lead Bauchi into a new era of inclusive development and political stability.

On June 18, 2025, the Bauchi State Coalition of Youth and Civil Society Groups, under the Dangaladiman Ningi Vanguard, formally urged Speaker Suleiman to step forward and contest the 2027 gubernatorial election. Their message, delivered at a press conference in Bauchi, was clear and resonant: “This is not just a political endorsement,” they said, “it is a call to service.” And few public servants in Bauchi today better exemplify a life of service, humility, and performance than Abubakar Suleiman.

Suleiman’s credentials speak for themselves. A lawmaker with a deep understanding of governance, he has served three consecutive terms as Speaker, an unprecedented achievement in Bauchi’s legislative history.

Under his leadership, the Assembly has emerged as a model of efficiency, discipline, and people-centered lawmaking destination. While others campaign with promises, Suleiman has a portfolio filled with results of bills passed, institutions strengthened, and lives impacted. He has proved that leadership is not about noise-making but about steady, measurable progress.

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Beyond the Assembly floor, Suleiman’s human development initiatives are widely acknowledged. In many rural communities, his presence is felt through classroom construction, educational materials for schoolchildren, medical outreach programmes, food relief efforts, and vocational training for youths.

These interventions have not only improved lives but shown the Speaker’s grasp of what governance means at the grassroots level. He is not just a politician he is a servant-leader who understands the needs of the people and respond to them directly.

Another compelling reason why Suleiman is best positioned as the ideal successor to Governor Bala Mohammed is his unwavering loyalty and capacity for cooperation. As Speaker, he has built and sustained a productive relationship with the executive arm of government, ensuring that the state’s development agenda proceed without needless friction.

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His ability to mediate, harmonise and prioritise the public good over personal ambition has earned him widespread respect, both within his party and across the broader political spectrum. This loyalty has never been about personal gain—it has been about continuity, stability, and ensuring that the wheels of progress keep turning.

In contrast, many of the other aspirants lining up for the 2027 race are either disconnected from the realities on the ground or lack the political temperament to sustain harmony in governance.

While some may have impressive federal connections, they lack Suleiman’s deep local roots and first-hand understanding of the challenges facing Bauchi communities. Others have spent more time in Abuja than in Bauchi, speaking more to elitist concerns than to the daily struggles of ordinary farmers, artisans, and students. Speaker Suleiman, on the other hand, has never left the side of his people.

Even within the APC, a party blessed with high-profile aspirants like Dr. Ali Pate, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, and Senator Shehu Buba, Suleiman’s profile is not just competitive it is superior in many key areas. He brings to the table not only legislative experience but also political tact, grassroots acceptability, and a proven ability to unite divergent interests. He does not divide—he builds bridges. And in a state as politically dynamic as Bauchi, that quality is indispensable.

The same can’t be said of the PDP field, where names like Senator Abdul Ningi, the current Commissioner of Finance, and other technocrats have been mentioned. While many of them have solid records, none possess Suleiman’s unique combination of experience, humility, and direct impact. None has his unmatched tenure as Speaker, or his widespread support among the youth and civil society.

Moreover, Suleiman’s political strength lies not just in the number of supporters he has but in the nature of that support. The call for him to contest is coming not from political jobbers or godfathers, but from ordinary people: community leaders, young professionals, market women, and non-governmental actors who see in him a leader they can trust. They believe that the same man who stood with them in quiet seasons of need can be trusted to govern them with fairness, vision, and courage.

The argument about zoning is another issue that Suleiman’s candidacy intelligently addresses. Coming from Ningi in Bauchi Central, he stands in a strategic position to bridge the recurring agitation between Bauchi North and Bauchi South. He is acceptable across the zones and has no history of divisive politics. In a state where unity is the foundation for progress, Suleiman is that neutral voice that all sides can rally around.

As 2027 approaches, the decision before the people of Bauchi is not merely about electing a new governor, it is about choosing the direction of the state’s future. Will Bauchi continue on the path of meaningful development, stability, and inclusive governance, or will it retreat into the uncertainties of experimental leadership? With Speaker Abubakar Suleiman, the path is clear. His experience is deep, his temperament calm, his record solid, and his compassion genuine.

The call has been made. The people are ready. The moment is now. All that remains is for the man himself, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, to answer the clarion call.

If he does, Bauchi may be set for a smooth, impactful, and people-focused transition that will deepen development and restore confidence in leadership. And history, as always, will remember those who stand up when the people call.

~ Danbala writes from Abuja.


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