Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has pledged to maintain peace in the state throughout the 2027 electioneering period.

The governor made the pledge in Bauchi after returning from an official engagement in Abuja, where he called on political parties and their supporters to obey electoral laws and guidelines issued by INEC.

Mohammed said his party, the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, would comply with the rules governing political activities and urged other parties to do the same.

He called for campaigns to focus on policies, programmes and ideas that could improve the lives of citizens, rather than personal attacks, violence and political provocation.

The governor disclosed that some of his campaign posters and billboards had been destroyed by political opponents, but said he had chosen not to retaliate.

He stressed that his restraint should not be seen as weakness, adding that his position as governor would not be used to persecute opponents or settle political scores.

Mohammed urged traditional rulers, security agencies and other stakeholders to remain impartial during the electioneering period, saying Bauchi’s reputation for peace must be protected.

He assured residents that his administration would continue taking steps to preserve peace and prevent political activities from triggering violence or security challenges.