Governor Bala Mohammed has picked the nomination form to contest for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Allied People’s Movement ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Mohammed picked the form during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting attended by key stakeholders and members of the party leadership.
The meeting was presided over by the National Chairman of the party, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle.
Speaking at the meeting, Mohammed said the country’s political landscape had become increasingly difficult due to what he described as undemocratic practices and political intimidation.
According to him, the situation had made genuine political participation and survival difficult for many progressive leaders and political movements.
The governor said that after extensive consultations with political associates, stakeholders and supporters across the country, the APM emerged as the political platform that aligned with their collective aspirations.
He noted that the party shared similar values with his political philosophy, particularly in the areas of good governance, internal democracy, inclusiveness, justice and respect for the rule of law.
Mohammed added that the decision to join the APM was driven by conviction and the desire to strengthen democratic culture in the country.
He further disclosed that several political office holders and stakeholders who previously operated under the PDP structure in Bauchi State had also joined the movement.
According to him, the development includes members of the National Assembly, Bauchi State House of Assembly lawmakers, local government chairmen, commissioners, ward executives, party officials and grassroots supporters.
Mohammed assured the party leadership of their readiness to contribute resources, political support and experience toward the growth of the party at all levels.
The NEC meeting also provided the governor an opportunity to formally interact with members of the party’s leadership structure following his recent defection to the APM.
