The Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has hinted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may become his next political home as the crisis rocking his current party deepens.
The governor made the disclosure on Tuesday at the Government House in Bauchi while receiving a high-level delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
Speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting, Mohammed explained that his decision to consider leaving the PDP was driven by prolonged internal disagreements that have resisted several reconciliation efforts.
According to him, multiple committees had been established both at the national and state levels to explore possible solutions to the crisis and even assess alternative political platforms.
“We have found ourselves in a very serious situation,” the governor said. “I have made every effort to ensure reconciliation within the party, but unfortunately it has not worked. Committees were set up to look at various options, including the All Progressives Congress, but we realised that we were not welcome there.”
Mohammed noted that although consultations were still ongoing with different political groups, the ADC had so far shown the greatest willingness to receive him and his political associates.
“As it stands, the ADC appears to be a very welcoming and acceptable platform,” he said. “However, discussions are still ongoing. We are consulting widely with our stakeholders to ensure that whatever decision we take is well thought-out and in the best interest of our supporters.”
The Bauchi governor further disclosed that a final decision on his political future would be taken very soon, revealing that a formal declaration could come as early as Thursday.
“We are mindful of the timeline. By Thursday, everything should be concluded so that we can move forward together. You will hear a firm commitment from us,” he stated.
Mohammed also suggested that the internal crisis within the PDP had been worsened by external forces, accusing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of playing a role in deepening the divisions within the party.
He added that he had held meetings with several key political stakeholders, including leaders of the ruling APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a bid to resolve the situation, but those efforts had not yielded the desired outcome.
Earlier, Lawal explained that the ADC delegation visited Bauchi at the directive of the party’s national leadership under former Senate President David Mark to formally invite Governor Mohammed to join the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the move forms part of a broader plan by opposition figures to build a united political front capable of providing an alternative leadership for Nigeria.
“The mission to rescue Nigeria in 2027 requires the coming together of all well-meaning Nigerians,” Lawal said. “We are here to engage Governor Bala Mohammed because of his leadership capacity and the experience he brings to national politics.”
He expressed confidence that the ongoing consultations would produce positive outcomes, noting that the ADC was ready to welcome the Bauchi governor and his supporters into the party.
Lawal also pointed to the party’s growing presence across several states, saying the development would strengthen its prospects ahead of the next general elections.
