Why I resigned as Bauchi SIEC Chairman – Kundak

From: Ruth David , Bauchi

The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission(SIEC) Alhaji Abdulmumini Mohammed Kundak has explained why he resigned his position as the chairman of SIEC, saying that it is to pursue his personal activities which he said are targeted towards enhancing the socio economic development of the State and the country at large.

Kundak revealed this while answering questions from newsmen after he met with the State Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar.

He said that “it is not rumor I have resigned last Friday and I have paid one month’s salary in lieu of notice at the State Treasury and obtained receipt.”

Kundak revealed that the meeting with the Governor was in the best interest of the State. “I asked for his forgiveness and I promised to remain loyal and dedicated and always show my respect to constituted authorities,” he said.

He thanked the people of the State, the present and former Governors of Bauchi State, Ahmed Mu’azu and Mallam Isa Yuguda for giving him the opportunities to serve the State in different capacities and contributing his quota towards the development of the State.

He also called on Nigerians to continue praying for leaders at all levels to succeed in their governance.

Kundak was the deputy Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007. He served as Political Adviser to former Governor Isa Yuguda and was appointed Chairman of SIEC by Yuguda. His tenure was expected to expire in November 2017 but he cut it short after he tendered his resignation letter last Friday.