Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed Hints at Defection to ADC Ahead of 2027

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has revealed plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the party’s potential to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

The governor made this known on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, at the Government House in Bauchi.

According to Mohammed, the ADC National Chairman, David Mark, had extended an invitation to him to join the party.

He expressed concern over the state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as “headless,” and lamented that efforts to resolve its internal crisis had not yielded results.

“We have found ourselves in a very serious ambivalence where our party is headless. We have to find a place within the opposition.

“That is where our fate and political destiny are taking us. And ADC appears to be a very enduring and acceptable platform,” the governor said.

Mohammed added that he is under pressure from his supporters to consider alternative political platforms, noting that discussions are ongoing, with the ADC emerging as a preferred option.

He, however, said the decision was not taken lightly, stressing that other options are still being explored.

Speaking earlier, Lawal said he was in Bauchi on the directive of the ADC National Chairman to formally invite the governor to join the party, citing his leadership experience.

He warned that Nigeria risks serious challenges if the current administration remains in power beyond 2027, stressing the need for opposition parties to unite.

“We are here in Bauchi today at the instance of our National Chairman, Senator David Mark. Senator Mark sent us here because he’s fully aware that the coming battle in 2027 can only be successful if all segments of the country with goodwill unite to resist the impending disaster,” Lawal said.