Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has made a bold commitment to support former President Goodluck Jonathan if he decides to contest in the 2027 presidential election.
As the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mohammed declared his readiness to back Jonathan with unwavering dedication.
“If we can persuade him to come forward, I will support him with my blood. Out of modesty, he is still not ready,” Peoples Gazette quoted Muhammad as saying while responding to calls for him to run for president in 2027.
The governor, who served under former Jonathan as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reiterated his loyalty to his principal, asserting that he would not seek the presidency as long as Jonathan remains in the political arena.
“I have always said that as long as Jonathan is around, I will not present myself for leadership of this country unless he decides not to run,” he affirmed.
Highlighting Jonathan’s previous tenure, Mr. Mohammed expressed confidence that the former president would perform better than the current administration.
“He will do a better job because he has the experience. We know the prices of things. We know the level of inflation. During Jonathan’s regime, he was inclusive, addressing issues like the Almajiri system and creating initiatives for unemployed youths,” the governor explained.
Mr. Mohammed further praised Jonathan’s approach to leadership, noting his focus on recruiting energetic and forward-thinking leaders. “His leadership recruitment was exemplary. We need leaders like him—young people with energy, foresight, and drive,” he added.
