Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, has alluded to a potential PDP departure amid what he called a “headless” party riven by internal strife.
Speaking shortly after a private meeting with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) delegation, headed by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, at the Government House in Bauchi on Wednesday, Mohammed acknowledged ongoing negotiations to join the party and referred to the ADC as a “more enduring and acceptable platform.”
“I have pursued all avenues for reconciliation within PDP, but it has not worked,” Governor Mohammed said. “We cannot remain where we are not wanted. ADC appears to be where our political destiny is taking us.”
Governor Bala Mohammed disclosed that committees have been established at the federal and state levels to investigate possibilities, including talks with the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, he emphasised that a platform that would bring the opposition together in advance of the 2027 elections is his top priority.
The governor specifically criticised the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, saying “We have somebody called Wike who is being used to destroy us. He has already taken over the party, holding all the positions of PDP.”
Bala Mohammed stated that any action would require stakeholder consultation and pledged to make a formal decision by Thursday.
Babachir Lawal, speaking on behalf of the ADC delegation, stated that in order to bolster opposition operations in front of the 2027 general elections, the party is courting Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed.
“Senator David Mark sent us because he knows the battle ahead in 2027 can only succeed if all segments of Nigeria with goodwill unite,” Lawal said. “If we fail, Nigeria may not survive as we know it. People could be starving, unable to afford medical care, while insurgency spreads from home to home.”
Lawal described Governor Mohammed as fearless and a “dogged fighter” whose leadership would be vital to the ADC’s mission.
“When he joins ADC, he will be one of our field commanders,” he said, adding that their talks were “fruitful, friendly, and brotherly.”
“His entry into ADC will alarm the current government and could provoke lawlessness in attempts to rig the 2027 elections. But we are confident that with him on board, we will be battle-tested and ready to confront the government, and victory will be ours,” he said.
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