By our reporter 31.3.2026
Bauchi State governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State said he would be pitching his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Speaking with journalists Tuesday in Bauchi Mr. Bala indicated that he would be leaving the crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election. He was recently accused of terrorism financial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, a moved he described as political witch hunt and an attempt to armtwist him into joining the ruling party the All Progressive Congress.
Bala who met with an ADC delegation led by former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal at Ramat House said: “We left all our options open, including the All Progressives Congress, but certainly we discovered that we cannot be where we are not wanted. We have to find a place within the opposition.”
He described the ADC as “enduring and more acceptable” to the stakeholders he has been engaging, adding that ongoing consultations across political divides informed the delay in making a final decision.
According to him, “Because I am managing two constituencies—Bauchi and the federation—we must do things properly. We have to carry along party interests at both national and sub-national levels, especially within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). That is why discussions have taken time.”
The governor disclosed that a formal announcement regarding his defection would be made soon, as talks were being concluded to “perfect conditions” for the move.
He also revealed that previous attempts to join the APC were unsuccessful despite meeting with President Bola Tinubu and the party’s national leadership.
Mohammed assured that engagements with critical stakeholders were ongoing to avoid missteps, noting that collaboration remained key to building a formidable opposition platform.