By Adesakin Adefemi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dismissed reports linking him to a planned defection from the Allied Peoples Movement to the Peoples Democratic Party. He insisted that his political focus remains on contesting the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the APM.
The governor made the clarification in a post on X on Sunday in response to claims by social media user @NuhuSada. The user had reported that Mohammed was considering a return to the PDP and was being touted as a possible running mate to former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the speculation, Mohammed described the report as inaccurate and urged the public to disregard it. He said his immediate political priority is the senatorial race under the platform of the APM.
“Thank you for your interest in my political aspirations. However, for the sake of clarity, my focus remains firmly on contesting for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement,” the governor wrote.
“Any reports suggesting a different political course should be disregarded as speculative and inaccurate. Thank you,” he added.
The rebuttal came shortly after @NuhuSada posted that Mohammed might exit the APM and move to the PDP, where he was reportedly being considered as Jonathan’s running mate for the 2027 election. The post claimed more details would follow.
Mohammed’s response appears aimed at putting to rest growing speculation over his political future. The clarification comes as realignments and coalition-building activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor did not address the broader coalition talks currently reshaping opposition politics. His statement focused on correcting the narrative about his personal plans and party affiliation.
Political observers note that Mohammed’s insistence on running for the Bauchi South Senate seat under the APM signals his intent to retain influence in the state legislature rather than seek national office in 2027.
