He said the decision followed consultations among party stakeholders and other aspirants.
The defence lawyer argued that the fraud charge arose from the federal government’s determination to intimidate Governor Bala Mohammed to drop his political ambition for 2027.
Governor Bala Mohammed has approved Aminu Hammayo’s appointment as the state government’s new secretary.
The governor wished him well in his future endeavours.
The curfew was declared following vandalism and looting of public properties.
Community and religious leaders have been organising special prayers to seek divine intervention for rains in the past week.
“We are not going to allow anybody’s actions or utterances to disrupt the peace that we have been enjoying in the state,” he said.
Mr Said stressed that proper administration of justice can only take place in a decent environment and good atmosphere.
The Bauchi government says it is worried about the widespread sale and use of hard drugs in the state.
“Yankari Game Reserve is one of those industries. Yankari is definitely one of the areas of concern.”
