Christians in Bauchi State have told Governor Bala Mohammed to jettison any plan of running for presidency in 2023.
The leader of the community and chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Abraham Damina Dimeus, said this on Saturday while speaking at the Government House, Bauchi.
Christian faithful joined the governor to celebrate this year’s Christmas.
The cleric said that locals were enjoying the tenure of the governor and he should contest for a second term instead of eyeing the presidency.
“Though we are ready to go with you anywhere you go, for now, we still need you to remain here in Bauchi State to complete the good job you started.
“The Christian community has been enjoying your administration since you came on board. You have not shown any form of discrimination against the Christian community. You have carried us along in the affairs of governance,” Rev Dimeus said.
Governor Mohammed expressed gratitude to God for allowing all to witness another Christmas, describing this as a grace and mercy from God.
The governor said that he had no choice but to treat everyone in the state equally, irrespective of their religions as he was from a family that had both Muslims and Christians.
