A group within the ruling All Progressives Congress has kicked against the reported plan by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC.
The group, operating under the APC Solidarity Group & Allied Associations in Bauchi State, made its position known in a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Programmes and External Affairs, I.B. Muhammad, and Secretary, Abubakar Abdullahi.
It said that a petition had been submitted to the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, outlining 10 reasons why the governor should not be admitted into the party.
“As the 2027 general elections approach, it has become necessary to carefully safeguard the strength, credibility, and internal cohesion of the APC in Bauchi State.
“In this regard, we wish to humbly present the following concerns against the possible admission of Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir into our party,” the group stated.
The group listed concerns, including the governor’s alleged persistent public criticism of the APC and the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as well as accusations it said he had made against the APC-led Federal Government.
Other reasons cited by the group were declining public goodwill, existing political rivalries within Bauchi APC ranks, trust concerns, and the risk of internal instability should he be admitted into the party.
It said: “Persistent Public Criticism: Senator Bala Mohammed has consistently made public statements critical of the APC and the administration of President Bola Anmed Tinubu.
“Allegations Against APC-led Government: He has repeatedly accused the APC-led Federal Government of causing hardship and insecurity in the country, which undermines the party’s image.”
