Breaking: Governor Bala Mohammed Hints at Joining ADC, Gives Reason
- Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed has said he might be joining the coalition adopted party, ADC, ahead of the 2027 general elections
- The governor disclosed the plan while hosting the leadership of the ADC at the presidential lounge in Bauchi on Tuesday, March 31
- According to the governor, the ADC has the potential to sack President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general elections
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has hinted at the possibility of dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), noting that the coalition-adopted party has the potential to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
The governor announced the development after a closed-door meeting with a delegation of the party's national chairman, led by Babachir Lawal, the former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), at the presidential lodge in Bauchi, the state capital, on Tuesday, March 31.
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Governor Bala also disclosed that David Mark, the national chairman of the ADC, has extended an olive branch and invited him to join the party. He added that the ADC is a “preferred destination" but stated that he was still negotiating and consulting to ensure that his decision was well-informed.
He stressed that the final decision on the move would soon be taken and a formal declaration should be expected on Thursday, April 2.
Nigerians react as Mohammed plans to join ADC
However, the governor's statement has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Obidaddy said Mohammed's defection would practically translate to the death of the PDP in the north:
"If Bala Mohammed leaves PDP for ADC, it shows the PDP is practically dead in the North. But on a second thought, is this a genuine move for a better Nigeria, or just another politician securing his political future and relevance?"
Ibekwe Spinoza questioned the critics of governors who defected to the APC earlier:
"I thought that the defections of governors to the APC were not that important. What changed now that Governor Bala Mohammed is being celebrated for wanting to defect to the ADC coalition of contraption and confusion?"
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Idris Garba said the governor is gradually running away from his rival in the PDP, Nyesom Wike:
"Defection talks again. Kauran Bauchi is easing off the Wike clash. PDP looks like it’s drifting fully into Wike’s camp."
Ijeco faulted Nyesom Wike for the move:
"For those who were hailing the Abuja drunkard called Wike, he has finally empowered the opposition and end up destroying PDP. What a karam."
Hassan Augie projected the politics of 2027:
"This one loud! If Bala Mohammed moves from Peoples Democratic Party to African Democratic Congress, the political table for 2027 just flipped!"
See the video of the governor on X here:
Gov Bala announces Ramadan package
Legit.ng earlier reported that Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, reduced the working hours for workers in the state during the fasting month of Ramadan.
Ismail Ibn L Garam, the director of establishments at the office of the Head of Civil Service, announced the development in a circular directed to the chief staff in the government house.
The governor explained that the development was to take effect immediately, which is the first day of the 2025 Ramadan, Wednesday, February 18.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
