Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed, Dumps PDP For APM

By Olumuyiwa Olumuyiwa

Gov. Bala Mohamed of Bauchi State has finally opted for the Allied People’s Movement (APM) as his next political camp after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Mohammed announced his decision to join the APM during a stakeholders’ meeting on Saturday.

Following the resignation of his membership of the PDP, Mohammed was presented with an APM membership card, constitution, and flag.

The Bauchi governor said the APM presents itself as a viable platform without legal battles for himself and his supporters to continue their service to the people.

Mohammed appreciated the PDP for providing the platform for him to serve the people.

“At this point, I wish to acknowledge and appreciate the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the important role it has played in our collective political journey,” he said.

“It has been a platform through which we have served, grown, and contributed meaningfully to the development of our state and dear nation.

“We remain grateful for this history and opportunity.

“After extensive and wide consultations, we have taken a firm and strategic decision to join APM.”

The Bauchi governor’s official declaration put an end to speculations on his political future following the leadership crisis in the PDP.

Mohammed, who was desperate to jump the PDP’s ship and leave the crisis-ridden party, declared himself a freelance politician seeking a platform to pursue his next  ambition days ago.

While without a political party, speculations were rife that Mohammed would  join either the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or All Progressives Congress (APC).

On April 18, the PDP Bauchi state chapter announced that it had ended talks with the APC over possible defections after the proposed power-sharing formula was not agreed on.

Sama’ila Burga, Bauchi PDP chairman, had said the party and Bauchi governor were considering other political options.