The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Tuesday in Bauchi said he is considering leaving the Peoples Democratic Party for the African Democratic Congress after a meeting with party leaders.
The governor spoke after receiving a delegation of the ADC led by Babachir Lawal at the Government House.
He said the decision followed ongoing problems within the PDP, adding that several attempts to settle the crisis had not worked. According to him, efforts were made at both national and state levels to find solutions, including holding talks with different political groups, but no agreement was reached.
The governor stated that discussions are still ongoing with other political platforms, but the ADC appears to be the most suitable option for now. He noted that consultations are being held with stakeholders to avoid making a wrong decision, and a final position will be made public soon.
He also said that a formal announcement on his next political step is expected by Thursday, as plans are being concluded within a short time frame.
Mohammed further claimed that internal issues within the PDP have been made worse by outside influence. He mentioned that he had met with key political figures, including members of the All Progressives Congress and Bola Tinubu, in an effort to resolve the situation, but the problems remained.
Earlier, Lawal said the ADC leadership sent the delegation to invite the governor to join the party ahead of the 2027 elections. He explained that the move is part of efforts to bring together opposition figures and build a stronger political platform.
He added that the party is open to receiving the governor and his supporters, expressing hope that ongoing talks will lead to a positive outcome.