Bauchi Group Demands Reversal of Housing Allocation to Security

The Association for the Emancipation of the Oppressed People of Bauchi State issued a seven-day legal notice to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, demanding the reversal of the allocation of 61 housing units along the Bauchi-Gombe Road to security personnel. The notice, dated October 20, 2026, was issued through the association's legal counsel, Musa Ogah & Co., and signed by the association's president, Alhaji Ahmed Hassan Buzaye.

The group criticized the expenditure of billions of naira on the housing project and argued that the properties should be allocated to state civil servants who are struggling to find affordable accommodation. They raised concerns about the implications of allocating these properties to security personnel, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections, questioning the perceived neutrality of security agencies.

The legal notice warned that failure to comply would lead to legal action challenging the legality of the allocation and procurement processes, including compliance with the Bauchi State 2026 Appropriation Law, and sought an injunction to halt further distribution of the housing units.