Governor Bala Mohammed rejects false reports of defection, reaffirms PDP loyalty, and receives overwhelming support from Bauchi stakeholders for leadership and governance.
The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has categorically dismissed reports claiming that Governor Bala Mohammed intends to leave the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The party described the claims as false, misleading, and entirely baseless, urging the public to disregard deliberate misinformation circulating widely on social media and fringe platforms.
In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP state chairman, Hon. Sama’ila Adamu Burga, emphasized unequivocally that Governor Bala Mohammed has no intention of defecting to the ADC, the All Progressives Congress (APC), or any other political organization.
“At no point, either publicly or privately, has the governor expressed any plan to abandon the PDP,” Burga asserted.
The chairman noted that these rumours were decisively addressed during a stakeholders’ meeting hosted by Governor Bala Mohammed on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
The event, attended by top party officials and critical political stakeholders, was organized to reaffirm unity, loyalty, and confidence in the governor’s leadership and the PDP’s continued governance of Bauchi State.
Prominent attendees at the meeting included the Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, members of the State Executive Council, elected chairmen of all 20 local government area councils, serving members of the House of Representatives, former Senators, former Speakers, and other influential political figures across the state.
This wide representation underscored the unanimous support for the governor and the PDP at all levels of the party’s structure.
Burga highlighted that the gathering delivered a clear and unified message of support for Governor Bala Mohammed, who was widely praised for his leadership qualities, humility, patriotism, courage, and commitment to good governance.
Stakeholders noted the governor’s effectiveness not only as the leader of Bauchi State but also as chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), recognizing his contributions to promoting the party’s ideals nationwide.
The PDP chairman also addressed challenges faced by Governor Bala Mohammed in recent years.
According to Burga, the governor’s principled stance on constitutional order, fairness, and national issues has sometimes attracted harassment, intimidation, and orchestrated media attacks.
Yet, these pressures, he emphasized, have not weakened the governor’s resolve, nor have they swayed his loyalty or commitment to democratic principles and responsible leadership.
During the stakeholders’ meeting, Governor Bala Mohammed personally expressed deep appreciation for the vote of confidence from party leaders and political stakeholders.
He reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the PDP, while reiterating his commitment to fostering unity, development, and progress across Bauchi State and Nigeria as a whole.
His address highlighted the importance of consultation, inclusiveness, and collective decision-making as core principles that guide both his leadership and the PDP’s approach to governance.
Burga stressed that the governor does not make major political decisions in isolation. Instead, he consults widely, ensuring that party members and stakeholders have a voice in key decisions.
“The PDP values dialogue, collective leadership, and mutual respect, and any engagement with other political parties must be founded on democratic norms, truth, and collaboration—not speculation or misinformation,” Burga stated.
The statement from the PDP also underscored that Governor Bala Mohammed continues to demonstrate principled leadership in both state and national politics.
Stakeholders at the meeting reiterated their confidence in his ability to guide Bauchi State through ongoing developmental initiatives and governance reforms.
They commended his leadership for its transparency, accountability, and unwavering dedication to public service.
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