A caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has rejected an alleged plan by the party’s national leadership to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party.
The caucus warned that such a move could undermine party cohesion and electoral prospects in the state.
Speaking after a meeting held in Abuja, the caucus chairman and senator representing Bauchi North, Sama’ila Dahuwa, said the group unanimously rejected the proposed admission of the governor.
“The caucus, after exhaustive deliberations, unequivocally rejects the move,” Dahuwa said.
He stated that the caucus was concerned over past criticisms allegedly made by Mohammed against the administration of President Bola Tinubu, noting that such remarks were perceived to have created divisions within the party.
According to the caucus, the governor had not publicly retracted his statements nor made formal reconciliation efforts with the party leadership and members.
The group maintained that admitting Mohammed into the APC at this time could be detrimental to the party’s cohesion, credibility, and electoral strength in Bauchi State.
It further criticised what it described as the failure to consult critical stakeholders within the Bauchi APC before considering the governor’s possible admission, describing the alleged omission as inconsistent with internal democracy and inclusiveness.
The caucus said its position would be formally communicated to the party’s national leadership, with a call for strict adherence to due process and established party structures.
Reports indicate that ahead of an anticipated defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), both the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the APC have reportedly shown interest in welcoming Mohammed into their parties.
