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Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi, says he is contemplating a presidential bid but will drop his ambition if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to contest.
Mohammed spoke on Thursday after a non-governmental organisation (NGO) asked him to consider running for the presidency.
The governor said Jonathan has experience and would do a good job if he has the mandate to manage the country.
“With regard to your call for me to present myself, I am still contemplating my chances as the leader of the opposition,” Channels Television quoted him as saying.
“I know there are good leaders within the PDP, especially my boss Goodluck Jonathan.
“I have always said that as long as Jonathan is around, I will not present myself for leadership of this country, unless he decides not to run.
“If we can persuade him to come forward, I will support him with my blood. Out of modesty, he is still not ready. I hope you will meet him and encourage him to run.
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