The Commissioner for Water Resources in Bauchi State, Mr Nuhu Zaki, has resigned from the State Executive Council to pursue his senatorial ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Zaki disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, on Tuesday.
According to the letter, the resignation takes effect from March 31, 2026, to enable him contest for the Senate seat representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District in line with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026.
“This decision is to enable me to contest for Senate in Bauchi Central Zone, as per INEC guidelines,” he stated.
He expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve in his cabinet and for the support extended to him during his tenure.
Zaki is the first member of the Bauchi State Executive Council to step down as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
During his time in government, he served as Commissioner for Water Resources in the governor’s second term and had earlier held office as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration’s first term.
His resignation comes amid ongoing political developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State.
Recently, Governor Mohammed convened a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Bauchi, to address internal party issues ahead of the 2027 polls.
The meeting led to the formation of a reconciliation and strategy committee chaired by the governor, with a mandate to resolve disputes and reposition the party.
Speaking after the meeting, the state PDP Chairman, Mr Samaila Burga, said stakeholders unanimously endorsed the committee to restore unity and strengthen the party’s chances in future elections.
Burga expressed optimism that the intervention would stabilise the party and enhance its electoral prospects in the state.
The development also comes amid renewed speculation over Governor Mohammed’s political future.
Although the governor has repeatedly denied rumours of a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), fresh claims have continued to surface, fuelling uncertainty within the state’s political landscape.
