Bauchi APC Factions Clash Over Proposed Defection of Governor Bala Mohammed to Ruling Party

Tensions rise as Bauchi APC leaders clash over Governor Bala Mohammed's potential defection. Discover why the move is causing a rift ahead of 2027.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 9, 2026, 5:39 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News

Internal Division Over Governor’s Potential Party Switch

The political landscape in Bauchi State has reached a point of friction as supporters of Governor Bala Mohammed intensify efforts to facilitate his exit from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This move has triggered a significant internal divide, pitting local state leaders against the influential caucus members stationed in the federal capital. The dispute centers on whether the Governor's admission would strengthen the party’s ranks or introduce administrative instability.

Caucus Rejection Based on Presidential Policy Critiques

During a recent meeting in Abuja, the APC caucus formally voiced its opposition to the Governor's planned defection. Sources present at the deliberations indicated that members are concerned about Mohammed’s history of public dissent regarding the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The caucus argued that his frequent criticisms have historically fueled division and acrimony, suggesting that welcoming him now would be detrimental to the party’s internal cohesion.

Allegations of Disrespect Toward National Leadership

In a swift rebuttal, Aliyu Abdullahi Ilelah, a prominent APC chieftain in Bauchi State, addressed reporters to condemn the caucus’s stance. He characterized the attempt to block the Governor as a sign of disrespect toward both the national party leadership and President Tinubu. According to Ilelah, while the central leadership is actively engaged in outreach to expand the party’s influence, the local caucus is working in the opposite direction by closing doors to high-profile figures.