Foloowing failed negotiations with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The governor’s decision follows a prolonged internal crisis within the PDP, which he had earlier hinted was difficult to resolve despite several reconciliation efforts.
However, according to reliable reports amde available to NewsDirect, the Governor was exploring a potential move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the APC but negotiations fell through with the Governor not being satisfied with the terms offered.
Governor Bala’s defection is seen as part of a broader political realignment currently unfolding across Nigeria, as key figures reposition themselves in preparation for future electoral contests.
Sources within political circles suggest that Mohammed’s supporters are expected to follow him into his new party, a development that may further reshape political alliances in Bauchi State and beyond.
The defection has already triggered reactions among stakeholders, with analysts noting that it could influence the balance of power ahead of the next general elections.