Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has emerged as the national leader of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), taking on a key leadership role as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Mohammed assumed the position at the party’s national convention held on Thursday, August 13, at the Dr Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi.
In his acceptance remarks, the governor acknowledged the responsibilities that came with the position and pledged to justify the confidence placed in him by party members.
“The recognition you have given us is going to give us a lot of challenges. It is for us to do more for you. By the grace of God, we will not disappoint you,” Mohammed said.
The emergence of Bala Mohammed as national leader comes as the APM seeks to strengthen its national profile ahead of the 2027 elections, with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde serving as the party’s presidential candidate.
Mohammed expressed strong confidence in the Makinde and Lawal Daura presidential ticket, describing Makinde as the best candidate to lead Nigeria.
He also highlighted Makinde’s professional background as an engineer, arguing that his technical experience could prove useful in tackling Nigeria’s development challenges.
“We are putting square pegs in square holes. Our presidential candidate is an engineer by profession. He knows how to manufacture, develop and draw a plan, and we as administrators are behind him,” he said.
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Mohammed further pledged that the party would pursue an inclusive political platform capable of accommodating Nigerians from different backgrounds.
The party’s re-elected National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, described the APM as a platform capable of leading Nigeria towards prosperity.
Dantalle said the country had the resources required for development but had been held back by leadership challenges.
“We have everything we need. Nigerians are not supposed to be slaves in their own country. God has given this country the greatness that we require.
“We call on all Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones, across ethnic, religious and cultural divides, to identify with the Allied People’s Movement because our party is committed to building a stronger, more prosperous and more united Nigeria.”
Dantalle urged members to take the party’s message to communities across the country ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Let us take our message of hope, unity, development and democratic renewal to everyone, every local government, state and community.
“That is what I earlier referred to as ‘Operation Talk to Somebody, Talk to Somebody, Talk to Somebody’ until somebody gets to know that APM is a party to take you.”
He expressed confidence that the party’s unity and national ambition would position it for success in the 2027 elections.