The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, as speculation intensifies over his possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The high-level meeting, which took place at the Government House in Bauchi, was attended by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Both Mohammed and Yilwatda declined to address journalists after the meeting, leaving the details of their discussions undisclosed.
The development comes barely 24 hours after Governor Mohammed openly indicated that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is his preferred destination as he considers leaving the PDP, where he currently serves as Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum.
On Tuesday, the governor hosted a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, also at the Government House. Speaking after that meeting, Mohammed cited the lingering crisis within the PDP as a major reason behind his planned defection.
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“We have found ourselves in a very serious situation. I have done everything possible to ensure reconciliation, but it has not worked,” he said.
“We set up committees at both the national and state levels to explore all options, including even the APC, but sadly, we discovered that we are not wanted there.”
The governor added that ongoing consultations with various political platforms had narrowed his options, with the ADC emerging as the most viable alternative.
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“As of now, ADC appears to be a very welcoming and acceptable platform. However, we have not concluded discussions. We are engaging stakeholders to ensure we do not make mistakes,” he added.
Mohammed further revealed that a final decision on his political future would be made soon, with a formal announcement expected by Thursday.
The latest meeting with APC leaders has, however, sparked fresh speculation about possible last-minute political realignments, as parties continue to position themselves ahead of future elections.
