Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has assured his Rivers State counterpart and PDP colleague, Siminalayi Fubara, that Bauchi State will continue to stand firmly behind him no matter what challenges arise.
Bala Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the Governors Forum of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), spoke on Saturday when the Rivers State Governor paid a condolence visit over the recent death of his stepmother, Hajiya Hauwa Mohammed Duguri .
He stated: “Bauchi has always supported you because you mean well. “We will always align ourselves with justice, equity and truth, which is why we will continue to support you.”
The Governor added: “We must also congratulate him for his determination and skill in claiming what is rightfully his, taking control of the party structure in his state and assuming the leadership role.”
The Bauchi State Governor also praised Siminalayi Fubara for his exceptional leadership qualities, describing him as “very calculating, very competent in leadership, strategic and determined.”
Expressing his gratitude for Fubara's visit, he said it made him “very happy and proud” and emphasized the strong bond between them, stating that Fubara “is not a stranger, but my brother.”
Bala Mohammed also praised Fubara's leadership style and stated that they would work together to ensure that the PDP achieves maximum efficiency and productivity.
The Governor highlighted: “First of all I want to express my gratitude for your visit. It's never too late to show support and I'm really happy and proud that you took the time to come. “His visit highlights the strong bond between us, which may not be evident to everyone within our party.”
Bala Mohammed further described Fubara as a calculating and strategic leader, praising his ability to stand his ground and take charge of the political structure in Rivers State despite the tensions.
He said: “We are delighted to welcome you. Fubara is very calculating and strategic. I want to thank you for the empathy you have shown. Your visit has really made me happy.”
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Fubara's response Earlier, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara acknowledged that his visit was late but stressed its importance in showing support to Bala Mohammed and his family during their time of grief.
He described the loss as “tragic” and highlighted the importance of relationships, particularly in times of grief.
The Rivers State Governor also underscored the importance of their working relationship, emphasizing their collaboration in addressing challenges and promoting unity and progress.
He reiterated his commitment to maintaining the structure of the PDP in Rivers State and ensuring the success of the party.
Fubara stated, “Although this visit is late, it is better than not coming at all. “It is a milestone, showing our support for the governor and his family during this difficult time after the loss of his stepmother, who was like a mother to him.”
He also declared his willingness to take bold and decisive action to address the challenges facing his state, recognizing the difficulties of leadership and the need to make difficult decisions.
According to him, “I know it is not an easy task and I know that names will be called. But there comes a time when you have to take a firm stance to ensure things are done the right way.”
Fubara emphasized that his visit went beyond offering condolences, stating, “What I'm doing now is showing everyone that we have a good relationship and that we are in this together to correct what needs to be corrected.”
He also assured that his collaboration with Bala Mohammed would not end with this visit, promising continued collaboration for the unity and growth of both States.
“I can assure you that this is not the end of our collaboration. “We will continue working together for the unity and development of both states,” he added.