Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammad 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 2027.
The Governor disclosed this when he received a delegation from the ADC, led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir David Lawal, at the Government House, Bauchi, on Tuesday.
According to Governor Mohammad, the ADC’s national chairman, Senator David Mark, had extended an olive branch, inviting him to join the party.
The Governor stated that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is currently headless, and efforts to reconcile differences within the party have failed, leaving him under pressure from supporters to explore other options.
“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,” he said.
Governor Muhammad emphasised that the decision to join the ADC is not taken lightly, but the party’s structure and leadership make it an attractive option.
He assured me that discussions are ongoing and that the ADC is the preferred destination, but other options are being explored.
Former SGF Babachir David Lawal, leading the ADC delegation, said the party’s national chairman, Senator David Mark, sent them to Bauchi to invite Governor Muhammad to join the ADC, citing his leadership qualities and experience.
Lawal warned that Nigeria faces disaster if the current government continues in power beyond 2027, emphasising the need for opposition parties to unite and challenge the APC.
“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 between us in 2027 to elect new people to lead Nigeria can only be successful if all the various segments of the country that have good intentions and goodwill towards Nigerians can unite to stand and resist the impending disaster that is waiting for us in 2027,” Lawal said.
The governor’s potential defection has sparked interest, with some seeing it as a strategic move to challenge the APC in 2027.
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