The eldest son of the Bauchi State Governor, Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, has threatened to take legal action against an online media outlet over what he described as a defamatory publication.
The Hausa-language platform, Jaridar Najeriya, had alleged that Shamsudeen was mobilising funds to secure victory for the Bauchi South constituency ahead of the 2027 general election.
According to the report, he had purportedly declared his intention to contest the seat and claimed to have already set aside funds to ensure his success at the polls. The outlet further suggested that he was prepared to pursue his ambition “by all means necessary,” though it did not specify when or where the alleged remarks were made.
But reacting on his verified Facebook page, Shamsudeen dismissed the report as false and deliberately fabricated to damage his reputation.
“It is with shock and disbelief that I address the defamatory attempts by a reputable media house to tarnish my credibility,” he said.
“Their claims suggesting I intend to win the upcoming election through illicit means are disingenuous and designed to incite public unrest.”
He insisted that the allegations were misleading and capable of creating unnecessary tension within the public, while challenging the platform to substantiate its claims.
Shamsudeen added that he would seek redress in court if the publication fails to provide credible evidence.
“I intend to pursue legal action. The publication must now provide concrete evidence to support these baseless claims,” he stated.
