politics
Bauchi governor meets APC after ADC visit, signals exit from PDP
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed met APC leaders a day after hosting an ADC delegation as he announced plans to leave the PDP amid internal party turmoil; the state IPAC said it will advise him on which party best serves residents.
Apr 1st 2026 · Nigeria
Insights
- Governor Bala Mohammed hosted APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and Kano governor Abba Yusuf less than 24 hours after meeting an ADC delegation led by Babachir Lawal.
- He said he will quit the PDP because of a prolonged internal crisis and is weighing joining the ADC or the APC.
- Both meetings were held behind closed doors and participants declined to speak to waiting journalists afterward.
- The Inter-Party Advisory Council in Bauchi offered to advise the governor on a party choice and urged him to prioritise the welfare of citizens.
Sources
- Why I opted for ADC and not APC – Bauchi governor www.premiumtimesng.com
- Why I’ll work with politicians in ADC facing corruption allegations – Peter Obi www.premiumtimesng.com
- Like ADC, APC meets Bauchi governor who plans to quit PDP www.premiumtimesng.com