But speaking after touring the LGA on Saturday, the governor said he cannot be blackmailed.
He said as a result of the violence, no official pronouncement was made about any of the three candidates.
“The violence was orchestrated by some unpatriotic individuals who thought they could blackmail the government into announcing their preferred candidate. And let it be clear that it is within my powers as governor to appoint any of the three recommended candidates to become the new Mai Tangle.”
Aftermath of the crisis
“Let me also make it clear that our administration will never cow into any blackmail, threat, intimidation or witch-hunt from any individual or group no matter how highly placed,” he said.
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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has praised the gallantry and sacrifice of the nation’s fallen heroes and those in service, saying his administration will continue to assist security agencies in maintaining law and order in the state.
The Governor also joined to perform the wreath-laying ceremony in honour of the nation’s fallen heroes who paid the supreme prize in defence of the country’s territorial integrity.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after leading dignitaries in the wreath-laying ceremony, Governor Inuwa Yahaya called on the citizenry to continue to show solidarity and support to the living and fallen heroes as well as their families to boost their morale.