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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Claims Immunity Protects Him from Questioning, Even If He Were a Terrorist, Amid EFCC Probe
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed sparked debate after stating in an interview that, as a sitting governor, he cannot be questioned—even if he were involved in terrorism—due to his constitutional immunity. The remark came amid the prosecution of his Finance Commissioner, Yakubu Adamu, by the EFCC over alleged terrorism financing totaling $9.7 million.
Governor Bala alleged that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and unnamed federal officials are using state institutions to pressure him to join the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. He rejected defection, criticized political persecution, and called for accountability in federal institutions. Nigerians reacted strongly online, with many questioning the limits of governors’ immunity and calling for greater transparency and accountability.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed sparked debate after stating in an interview that, as a sitting governor, he cannot be questioned—even if he were involved in terrorism—due to his constitutional immunity. The remark came amid the prosecution of his Finance Commissioner, Yakubu Adamu, by the EFCC over alleged terrorism financing totaling $9.7 million.
Governor Bala alleged that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and unnamed federal officials are using state institutions to pressure him to join the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. He rejected defection, criticized political persecution, and called for accountability in federal institutions. Nigerians reacted strongly online, with many questioning the limits of governors’ immunity and calling for greater transparency and accountability.
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Claims Immunity Protects Him from Questioning, Even If He Were a Terrorist, Amid EFCC Probe
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed sparked debate after stating in an interview that, as a sitting governor, he cannot be questioned—even if he were involved in terrorism—due to his constitutional immunity. The remark came amid the prosecution of his Finance Commissioner, Yakubu Adamu, by the EFCC over alleged terrorism financing totaling $9.7 million.
Governor Bala alleged that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and unnamed federal officials are using state institutions to pressure him to join the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. He rejected defection, criticized political persecution, and called for accountability in federal institutions. Nigerians reacted strongly online, with many questioning the limits of governors’ immunity and calling for greater transparency and accountability.
