The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, amid growing speculation over the governor’s possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Yilwatda was accompanied by Abba Yusuf, as the high-level meeting took place at the Government House in Bauchi.
The discussions were held behind closed doors, with no official statement issued to the media afterward.
However, sources within the Government House indicated that the visit may be part of efforts by APC leaders to persuade Mohammed to reconsider his reported move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and instead align with the ruling party.
The meeting comes barely 24 hours after Governor Mohammed, who also chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, received a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
Speaking after that earlier engagement, Mohammed openly acknowledged the internal crisis within the PDP, describing it as a major factor influencing his political considerations.
“We have found ourselves in a very serious situation. I have done everything possible to ensure reconciliation, but it has not worked,” the governor said, noting that various committees had been set up at both national and state levels to explore possible solutions.
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He further revealed that consultations had extended to multiple political platforms, including the APC, but suggested that his camp did not feel welcomed.
“We are not wanted in the APC because we are not being approached. If they open up and say we should come, we will go, but for now, the preference is to move to another opposition platform,” he added.
According to Mohammed, the ADC has so far emerged as the most receptive option, although discussions are still ongoing to avoid what he described as potential political missteps.
The unfolding developments highlight the shifting alliances and internal tensions within Nigeria’s opposition landscape, particularly within the PDP, as political actors begin to reposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
For residents and political observers in Bauchi and beyond, the uncertainty reflects a broader struggle over party identity, loyalty, and strategy in an increasingly competitive political environment.