Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, on June 1, 2026, in Nigeria, denied reports that he plans to leave the Allied Peoples Movement and become the vice-presidential candidate of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 general elections, after claims spread on social media and political discussions suggested he was being considered for the role within a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The rumours grew after a PDP faction led by Kabiru Turaki announced Jonathan as its presidential candidate during a convention held in Abuja, where Jonathan was not present but his certificate of return was collected on his behalf by Fred Agbedi of the party. The development led to speculation that Bala Mohammed could be picked as a running mate in the arrangement.
Bala Mohammed, a member of the Bala Mohammed, dismissed the claims and stated that his attention remains on contesting the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the Allied Peoples Movement. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has also been linked to the faction’s 2027 presidential plan.
The PDP faction involved in the announcement is tied to a group within the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Turaki, while Fred Agbedi handled the presentation of Jonathan’s certificate at the event.