By Suzan Edeh

The new governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar was yesterday sworn in amidst tight security. Abubakar   took the oath of office at 11:38 am while his deputy, Nuhu Gidado was administered same at 11: 17am. The oath was administered by the acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Rabi Umar.

While addressing a mammoth crowd during the swearing-in cere-mony at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa stadium in Bauchi, Governor Abubakar lamented that he was inheriting an empty treasury.

His words: “This is a historic event because an opposition party has taken over the government of Bauchi State, but the treasury is completely empty. For this reason, I beg our traditional and political leaders to explain to the people that the havoc was done by past administrations.’’

“For us to be able to correct this ugly situation, it will take a lot of time. Therefore it is not going to be magical. I am urging the good people of Bauchi State to understand with us. I am not saying we are shying away from the challenge before us. I am assuring that we are equal to the task and we will do everything to bring the state out of financial quagmire”

He commended the people for the sacrifice and endurance exhibited during the general election, saying the doggedness of the leaders of APC made the current change of leadership in the country possible.