Bauchi Dismisses Defection Rumors, Confirms Senate Run

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dismissed speculation about a potential defection to the Peoples Democratic Party, affirming his commitment to contesting the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the Allied Peoples Movement in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the clarification in a social media post on Sunday, describing reports of his planned move as speculative and inaccurate.

The statement followed online claims that Mohammed was considering a return to the PDP and could emerge as a vice-presidential candidate. He urged the public to disregard such reports, stating his political focus remains on the APM.

Mohammed’s position was solidified during a major political gathering at the Bauchi Government House on Thursday, where the APM formally affirmed its candidates for the upcoming elections. The party unveiled Dr. Yakubu Adamu, the state commissioner for finance, as its governorship candidate, with Hon. Mahmood Abubakar named as his running mate. Governor Mohammed was affirmed as the party’s senatorial candidate for Bauchi South.

Addressing supporters at the event, Mohammed vowed that the APM would neither engage in nor tolerate electoral malpractice....