Bauchi APC Caucus Rejects Governor Bala Mohammed’s Potential Defection Citing Hostile Rhetoric

Bauchi APC leaders reject Governor Bala Mohammed's defection, citing his public attacks on President Tinubu and risks to party unity. Full report here.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 8, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from GUARDIAN Newspapers

Opposition to Executive Realignment

The All Progressives Congress caucus in Bauchi State has declared its firm opposition to a proposed plan by the party's national leadership to admit Governor Bala Mohammed. Following a high level meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday night, the group issued a resolution rejecting the move, citing the potential for internal instability. Senator Sama’ila Dahuwa, who represents Bauchi North and chaired the session, stated that the caucus arrived at this decision after exhaustive deliberations. The group argues that the Governor's entry into the party would be counterproductive given his historical political stance.

Concerns Over Presidential Criticisms

A primary grievance cited by the caucus is Governor Mohammed’s history of public attacks against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The leadership of the group noted that the Governor has consistently criticized federal policies, which they claim has fostered division and acrimony within the political landscape. According to the caucus, these statements have frequently undermined the integrity and unity of the APC. They emphasized that the Governor has neither retracted his previous comments nor offered a formal apology to the party leadership or its general membership for the perceived hostility.

Threats to Regional Electoral Stability

The caucus expressed deep concern that admitting the Governor at this juncture would be detrimental to the party's credibility and electoral fortunes in Bauchi State. They argued that the APC’s local structure could be compromised by the sudden inclusion of a figure who has been a vocal opponent. The group maintained that maintaining party cohesion is more critical than expanding the membership with high profile defectors who have not demonstrated a genuine commitment to reconciliation. Consequently, the caucus declared it would not support any action that could jeopardize the party's established stability.