Bauchi APC Split on Admitting PDP Governor Mohammed

The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing deep internal divisions over the potential admission of Governor Bala Mohammed, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), into its ranks. The rift emerged prominently during a caucus meeting in Abuja earlier this week, where state party leaders debated the implications of the governor's reported interest in defecting ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The caucus, chaired by Senator Samaila Dahuwa representing Bauchi North, unanimously rejected the move to admit Mohammed, citing his history of public criticisms against President Bola Tinubu and the APC. Members argued that these statements have sown division and undermined party unity, and that the governor has made no formal apology or reconciliation efforts. "Till today, he has neither retracted such statements nor made any formal efforts aimed at reconciliation with the leadership and the members of the party," Dahuwa said during the meeting. The group warned that accepting him now could harm the party's cohesion, credibility, and chances in upcoming state elections.

In response to the discord, the caucus established a high-powered...