{"id":197096,"date":"2026-03-19T19:46:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/apc-clear-air-on-gov-bala-mohammeds-defection"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T19:56:05","slug":"apc-clear-air-on-gov-bala-mohammeds-defection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/apc-clear-air-on-gov-bala-mohammeds-defection","title":{"rendered":"APC clear air on Gov Bala Mohammed\u2019s defection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bauchi State has responded to speculations surrounding a possible defection of Governor Bala Mohammed from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stating that it has no official information on the matter.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the issue, the Bauchi APC chairman, Muhammad A. Hassan Tilde, said the party would not comment on behalf of the governor, stressing that any decision to defect rests solely with the individual involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it is being said that someone is coming to the APC, the person concerned should be asked. It is not the party\u2019s place to answer that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Tilde reiterated that joining a political party is a personal decision and noted that the APC cannot confirm claims that have not been formally communicated.<\/p>\n

He also outlined that the process of defection follows a structured path, beginning at the grassroots level rather than at the top.<\/p>\n

According to him, any intending member must first register at their ward before progressing through the party hierarchy.<\/p>\n

This remark comes amid reports circulating online suggesting that Governor Mohammed may be considering a move away from the PDP.<\/p>\n

However, DAILY POST had earlier reported that the governor has publicly dismissed such claims, maintaining that he remains a committed member of the party.<\/p>\n

The PDP leadership in the state, under Kabiru Taninu Turaki also debunked the defection rumours.<\/p>\n

At the grassroots level, APC officials say they are equally unaware of any such move.<\/p>\n

The party chairman of Yuli Ward in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Governor Mohammed\u2019s home base, said no formal communication has been received.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have not been officially informed. Like others, we are only hearing rumours,\u201d the ward chairman stated.<\/p>\n

He added that if the governor eventually decides to join the APC, due process would be followed, beginning from the ward level and moving up to the local government and state structures.<\/p>\n

Despite the uncertainty, the APC maintained that its doors remain open, with the ward leadership expressing readiness to receive the governor should he choose to defect.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are ready to receive him if he decides to return to our party,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bauchi State has responded to speculations surrounding a possible defection of Governor Bala Mohammed from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stating that it has no official information on the matter. Speaking on the issue, the Bauchi APC chairman, Muhammad A. 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