The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially announced his defection to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) along with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Tanimu Turaki-led executives.
Mohammed announced the defection at the Bauchi Government House on Saturday after several weeks of waiting by his supporters.
He was flanked by the APM National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, and other party and government officials when he made the announcement.
He said: “After extensive consultation, we have taken a firm and strategic decision to join the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
“This is guided by one overriding objective: to secure victory in both states and continue to serve our people with utmost integrity, effectively mobilise our supporters and present a coherent and credible alternative to the people.”
Giving reasons for his defection to the APM, Mohammed said he “cannot allow our people to run out without a credible and effective political platform”.
He added: “Our duty is to provide energy and direction.
“At the same time, make sure that the opportunity provided to all of us is not diminished.”
Mohammed thanked the PDP, the platform on which he was elected as governor in 2019, for the “important role it has played in our collective political journey”.
He added: “It has been a platform through which we have found and contributed to the development of our state and our peer nation.
“We remain grateful for this history and the opportunities provided.”
