Just In: Another PDP Governor Visits Tinubu After Governor Fintiri Defected to APC
- Governor Bala Mohammed met with President Bola AhmedTinubu to discuss security concerns in Bauchi state
- Mohammed reassured allegiance to PDP amid Fintiri's defection to APC, urging collaborative governance
- Increased armed clashes in Bauchi State prompted the governor's plea for federal government intervention and support
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FCT, Abuja - Bauchi state governor Bala Mohammed visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Governor Mohammed’s visit comes after Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Finitri defection makes Governor Mohammed the lone PDP governor in the North East region.
The PDP governor said his visit to President Tinubu has no connection to politics or defection.
As reported by Daily Trust, Governor Bala Muhammed said he was at the Presidential Villa to discuss issues concerning security in his state.
He said he is a PDP man and not at the Presidential Villa for politics or defection, according to TheCable.
“I am a PDP man. I am not here for politics or defection. I am here for governance and partnership. This is a time to collaborate with the Federal Government in the national interest, particularly on security.”
The Bauchi governor lamented that armed bandits and criminal elements had clashed with security agencies in the state.
He said it has triggered panic among residents, “many of whom have fled to neighbouring local governments and states for safety.
“I personally visited the affected areas with heads of security agencies, assessed the situation, and compiled a report which I presented to Mr. President, seeking special intervention. The response has been very positive. He has given directives and assured us of federal support.”
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Bandits ambush, gun down 5 policemen in Bauchi
Recall that the Bauchi State Police Command was thrown into mourning following the death of five officers.
The state police Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, said armed bandits killed five officers and injured two others.
The police spokesperson shared more details about the tragic incident and how the police officers paid the supreme price.
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Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, kidnap wife, baby
Legit.ng earlier reported that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers struck Zalau village in Bauchi state, killing an Islamic cleric.
The attackers abducted the cleric’s wife and daughter, leaving the community in shock and fear.
Police authorities had yet to issue an official response as residents prayed for the victims’ safe return.
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