According to a report by Leadership, on Sunday March 22, 2026, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has denied rumours that he plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he remains loyal to the party despite its current internal challenges.
The governor, who also leads the PDP Governors’ Forum, spoke during the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration and explained that although the party is facing some problems, the situation can still be managed, he added that political decisions should not be driven by pressure or desperation, but by clear plans and strong values.
There have been speculations that the governor may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), however, he made it clear that he has not joined any other party and has no intention of doing so at this time, according to him, politics is always changing, but leaders must remain focused and strategic.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Mohammed called on politicians in Bauchi to avoid conflict and work together peacefully and stressed the need for healthy competition based on ideas rather than personal attacks, he said the people of the state are politically aware and cannot be easily misled.
The governor encouraged political actors to maintain respect and maturity in their engagements and noted that Bauchi has a history of calm political behaviour and urged leaders to preserve that tradition, he added that leadership should be about service and not just the pursuit of power.
“There are rumours that I had joined the APC.
I have not joined anywhere. We are where we are. Certainly, we have challenges within our party, but they are not insurmountable. Politics is dynamic, but we must be strategic,” he said.
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