Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed
A public affairs analyst in Bauchi State, Hamisu Ahmad Salele, has called on Governor Bala Mohammed to prioritise the payment of retirees’ gratuities and pensions, saying the move would attract both divine blessings and public support.
Speaking with journalists at the Government House in Bauchi, Salele commended the governor for ongoing infrastructural projects across the state but insisted that the welfare of retirees and civil servants should not be overlooked.
“We are happy with his infrastructural development programme,” Salele said.
“But that is not enough. The gratuity and pension constitute stomach infrastructure that can’t be ignored.”
According to him, settling pension arrears and providing financial backing for the promotion of civil servants would strengthen the governor’s relationship with the people and improve his political standing.
“With the payment of this, and cash backup of civil servants’ promotion, whatever party he joins they will massively support him and his team, for this serves as a social bond,” he stated.
Salele further urged Governor Mohammed to place greater emphasis on the welfare and wellbeing of citizens, stressing that leadership should be rooted in humanity and compassion.
“His politics should be humanity-based. This way, he will have Allah’s and human blessings,” he added.
The analyst also advised the governor to reconcile with some of his former political associates and allies, noting that many individuals who supported his journey to the Government House had become estranged over time due to what he described as “wrong advice.”
According to Salele, rebuilding those relationships would demonstrate humility and further strengthen the governor’s political future, especially ahead of future electoral contests.
“Bala Mohammed began his political journey to Government House with some of his partners and friends, but he has fallen out with some of them over time due to wrong advice. He should reconcile with them. This humility must be enhanced and done before his senatorial campaign begins,” he said.
