The Bauchi State caucus of the All Progressives Congress has rejected moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party, citing concerns over unity and internal cohesion.
The position was announced after a caucus meeting held in Abuja, where members unanimously opposed the governor’s possible entry into the APC.
The development follows earlier reports that Mohammed was considering a political shift, including a possible move to the African Democratic Congress.
His recent meeting with APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and Abba Kabir Yusuf, governor of Kano State, had fueled speculation about efforts to persuade him to join the ruling party.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, caucus chairman and senator representing Bauchi North, Sama’ila Dahuwa, said members firmly rejected the idea, stressing that Mohammed’s past criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the APC remained a major concern.
He noted that the governor had neither withdrawn his earlier remarks nor made any reconciliation efforts with party leaders, warning that admitting him under such circumstances could harm the party’s credibility and electoral prospects in the state.
The caucus also faulted what it described as a lack of consultation with key stakeholders on the issue, insisting that due process and internal democracy must be respected.
It added that its position would be formally communicated to the party’s national leadership.
Meanwhile, indications suggest that Mohammed may be reconsidering his planned defection, as he continues consultations with members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bauchi State.
Reports indicate that the PDP has set up a committee, led by Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau, to review the party’s future direction amid ongoing political realignments.
The committee is expected to engage stakeholders and present its recommendations at a later meeting.
