The Majority Leader, Bauchi State House of Assembly, Saleh Hodi, has resigned as the lawmaker representing Disina Constituency to contest the forthcoming Shira Local Government chairmanship election in the state.Hodi has been a member of the House since he was first elected in 2019.His resignation was announced by the Speaker of the House, Abubakar Sulaiman, during Wednesday’s plenary in Bauchi.Sulaiman said the House had received a letter from Hodi formally notifying it of his decision to resign his seat.He said, “The House received a letter from the Honourable Saleh Hodi formally notifying us of his resignation as the member representing Disina Constituency.“The resignation followed the decision of the Allied People’s Movement to nominate him as its candidate for the Shira Local Government chairmanship election.”In his farewell remarks, Hodi appreciated the Speaker and the House members for their cooperation, guidance and support throughout his tenure.He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. Hodi has been a member of the House since he was first elected in 2019.His resignation was announced by the Speaker of the House, Abubakar Sulaiman, during Wednesday’s plenary in Bauchi.Sulaiman said the House had received a letter from Hodi formally notifying it of his decision to resign his seat.He said, “The House received a letter from the Honourable Saleh Hodi formally notifying us of his resignation as the member representing Disina Constituency.“The resignation followed the decision of the Allied People’s Movement to nominate him as its candidate for the Shira Local Government chairmanship election.”In his farewell remarks, Hodi appreciated the Speaker and the House members for their cooperation, guidance and support throughout his tenure.He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. His resignation was announced by the Speaker of the House, Abubakar Sulaiman, during Wednesday’s plenary in Bauchi.Sulaiman said the House had received a letter from Hodi formally notifying it of his decision to resign his seat.He said, “The House received a letter from the Honourable Saleh Hodi formally notifying us of his resignation as the member representing Disina Constituency.“The resignation followed the decision of the Allied People’s Movement to nominate him as its candidate for the Shira Local Government chairmanship election.”In his farewell remarks, Hodi appreciated the Speaker and the House members for their cooperation, guidance and support throughout his tenure.He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. Sulaiman said the House had received a letter from Hodi formally notifying it of his decision to resign his seat.He said, “The House received a letter from the Honourable Saleh Hodi formally notifying us of his resignation as the member representing Disina Constituency.“The resignation followed the decision of the Allied People’s Movement to nominate him as its candidate for the Shira Local Government chairmanship election.”In his farewell remarks, Hodi appreciated the Speaker and the House members for their cooperation, guidance and support throughout his tenure.He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. He said, “The House received a letter from the Honourable Saleh Hodi formally notifying us of his resignation as the member representing Disina Constituency.“The resignation followed the decision of the Allied People’s Movement to nominate him as its candidate for the Shira Local Government chairmanship election.”In his farewell remarks, Hodi appreciated the Speaker and the House members for their cooperation, guidance and support throughout his tenure.He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. “The resignation followed the decision of the Allied People’s Movement to nominate him as its candidate for the Shira Local Government chairmanship election.”In his farewell remarks, Hodi appreciated the Speaker and the House members for their cooperation, guidance and support throughout his tenure.He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. In his farewell remarks, Hodi appreciated the Speaker and the House members for their cooperation, guidance and support throughout his tenure.He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. He also thanked the people of Disina Constituency and stakeholders in the LG for their confidence in him, and for supporting his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate.He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. He said, “My experience in this House has been memorable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to me to serve my constituents and contribute to the development of Bauchi State.Related NewsKebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞Morning recap: Davido urged to apologise to Okpebholo, Galatasaray reduce Osimhen asking price to €65m, other top stories“I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. “I appreciate the confidence reposed in me by the people of Disina, the stakeholders in Shira and His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed. If elected as the chairman, I’ll work hard to surpass your expectations.”Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. Following his resignation, the Speaker informed the House that the APM had nominated Auwal Yana, representing the constituency, as the new Majority Leader.According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. According to the Speaker, the nomination followed a meeting of the party’s Executive Council to replace Hodi.Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. Sulaiman described Hodi as a colleague with whom he had served in both the ninth and 10th assemblies, saying their relationship had gone beyond that of colleagues.He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. He said, “Our relationship has gone beyond that of colleagues to that of family. We’ve treated one another like biological brothers, and I appreciate your contributions to this House.”Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. Other lawmakers also commended Hodi, describing him as a role model whose patience, dedication and selflessness had earned him their respect and admiration, as they wished him success in the forthcoming chairmanship election.In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. In his acceptance speech, Yana expressed appreciation to Allah, the stakeholders and the state governor for finding him worthy of serving as one of the principal officers of the House.Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled August 17, 2026, for the conduct of the LG elections across the state.The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs. The commission said chairmanship elections would be held in 19 of the state’s 20 LGs, while councillorship elections would be conducted in all 20 LGs.