Bauchi Commissioner and Dogara’s Loyalist Resigns, Begs for Forgiveness

Mohammed Al-Hassan Sadiq a loyalist of former Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has resigned his appointment as the Bauchi state Commissioner for Commerce and Industry following the defection of the former Speaker to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Sadiq thanked Governor Bala Mohammed for the opportunity to serve and also Dogara for influencing his appointment. He called on God and the people of the state to forgive him.

“Alhamdulillah, Masha Allah. Every beginning has an end. Today, the 19th day of August 2020, I have honourably tendered my voluntary resignation as a Commissioner (Ministry of Commerce & Industries) and a Member of the State Executive Council in the Government of Bauchi State. It was a rare privilege and opportunity to have served my state in such an exalted position. I thank H.E the Executive Governor – Sen. Bala A. Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi) for the wonderful opportunity accorded to me. In the same vein, I must appreciate my boss, H.E, the Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara for his usual support and the role he played in influencing same.

“I sincerely thank all my colleagues in the EXCO and the Ministry, whom we have worked with as a formidable team. I have enjoyed the understanding of my family at such a trying time. I beseech God to forgive all my wrongs and the general public/colleagues to pardon me. I urge you to help me, pray God to grant me success, contentment and peace of mind in my new endeavour. Thank you all and remain blessed” he wrote.