The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has declared that he is now a “freelance politician” with no direct ties to any political party, explaining that as it is now Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which he belongs is in limbo.
Penpushing reports that Mohammed made this known while hosting a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Peter Obi, and stakeholders from the South-East in Bauchi, explaining that the meeting centred on national unity and collaboration, noting that the discussions were not driven by partisan interests.
“Neither PDP nor ADC is standing alone. I am a freelance politician now, and his party is also in limbo. We are looking up to the judiciary. Certainly, we are all in the opposition, and that is why I say this is a political discussion. We will not disclose everything we have discussed in terms of the ‘I’s and ‘t’s we have crossed,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that Mohammed stated that ongoing engagements among political actors were focused on possible realignment and cooperation ahead of future elections.
“We cannot operate without a platform. At the end of the day, the current political situation may even help unify us and strengthen our chances of winning elections,” he added.
Penpushing also reports that the Governor described Obi’s visit as symbolic, adding that it reflected efforts to build bridges across regions.
“He is talking about unifying the country, building bridges, and creating a new tomorrow for Nigeria. This is what we stand for as a state and as a people. We feel highly honoured by this visit’, he said.
Penpushing reports that Obi in his remarks said the visit was aimed at fostering unity and strengthening collaboration across the country, and to solicit support in quest to unite this country’.
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), however, dismissed speculation about political defections, insisting that the engagement was not about party alignment.
“My purpose is to solicit support and cooperation among stakeholders, particularly from the Bauchi state, in our quest to unite this country. We are not inviting each other into political parties; we are inviting ourselves to build a better Nigeria’, Obi added.
Penpushing further reports that the meeting was attended by several South-East stakeholders, including former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa, and Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Victor Umeh.
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