BREAKING: Governor Bala appoints 168 new aides ahead of 2027 general election

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has appointed 168 new aides ahead of 2027 general election, even as he is serving out his second term of office.

This was disclosed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, claiming that the appointments are meant to rejuvenating governance and deepening inclusive leadership in Bauchi.

The statement noted that appointees are majorly ex-political office holders from the three tiers of government which cut across the State, stressing that it reflects governor Bala’s political interest.

He also noted that their appointments were finalised based on merit and their capacity to deliver governance to the people of Bauchi State.

“The newly appointed aides, who are largely former political office holders at the national, state, and local government levels, were selected based on merit, proven experience, and political background as well as leadership capabilities and are expected to inject fresh energy into the administration and support the governor’s vision of a more responsive and effective government,” Gidado said.

While congratulating the newly appointed aides, Gidado called for their unalloyed commitment to the service of Bauchi State.

He said, “The governor is confident that with the new appointments, the administration will be better positioned to consolidate its achievements and build a legacy of good governance, inclusivity, and sustainable development.”

The appointment includes five Principal Special Assistants (PSA) on Political/Community Relations, one Principal Special Assistant on Pension Matters, 60 Senior Special Assistants (SSA) on Political/Community Relations, one Senior Special Assistant (SSA ) on Labour Matters, 38 Special Assistants (SA) on Political/Community Relations, and 63 Personal Assistants (PA) on Political Community Relations.