THE FRAME

A People-Centered Blueprint for Progress, Prosperity, and Development The “Bauchi First Agenda” is a vision built on the hopes, struggles, and aspirations of the people of Bauchi State. It is a commitment to place the welfare of the citizens above politics, and to build a modern, secure, educated, and economically productive Bauchi for present and future generations. 1. EDUCATION REVOLUTION “Quality Education for Every Child” Education remains the foundation of every developed society. The Bauchi First Agenda will prioritize genuine investment in education, not mere promises. Key Plans: * Massive renovation and construction of Primary and Secondary Schools across urban and rural communities. *Recruitment and training of qualified teachers with improved welfare packages. *Provision of modern learning materials, laboratories, libraries, and digital learning tools. * Introduction of free or subsidized educational materials for less privileged students. * Establishment of a spe...

As the political temperature in Bauchi State rises ahead of the 2027 governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seemingly settled on a familiar face: Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, the immediate past governor who was voted out of office in 2019. After eight years in political wilderness, the party appears poised to field him once more, framing his candidacy as an opportunity to “complete his second term.” Yet this decision raises profound questions about strategy, voter memory, and the party’s ability to overcome deep-seated public scepticism. Abubakar’s first tenure (2015–2019) ended in defeat to the PDP’s Bala Mohammed. Many voters cited perceived underperformance, administrative friction, and a leadership style that alienated key stakeholders. Critics described him as someone constantly at loggerheads with sections of the political class, civil servants, and even traditional institutions — a “Mr. Know-All” who projected an image of being above acco...