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• Some governors lobbied to deputise Osinbajo when Buhari was sick

Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar is a former member of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and immediate past governor of Bauchi State. In this interview with our reporter, he recounts the challenges he faced in the state, especially tackling insecurity, out-of-school children and fight against cronyism. Excerpts:
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A lot of things have been happening in Bauchi S­tate, some of which are politically orchestrated. But you seemed to have offended some elements. What did you do?

It is a very pertinent question.  When I was elected governor, those of us …