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JUST IN: Bala Mohammed Dumps PDP

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3 days ago

May 2, 2026

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The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced his official defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied People’s Movement (APM), saying he left with all his structure from ward, local government to state level.

Mohammed announced his defection on Saturday after a meeting with PDP stakeholders in the state.

Addressing the press after the meeting, the Governor explained that his team is facing “extraordinary times.” Saying that they are confronted with an “unusual and complex political situation, but I am reassured by your steadfast commitment and the commitment you continue to demonstrate and your loyalty.

Mohammed said that in the last eight days, he has been in Abuja, engaged at the highest level to address the challenges facing the PDP. “I sought all available avenues with diligence and good faith.

“However, the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment has fundamentally altered the landscape and our expectations. The court in a split decision nullified the parallel conventions conducted by the contending factions and declared all actions emanating from these conventions null and void.

“This has effectively left both sides without legal standing and with the Board of Trustees temporarily assuming responsibility for the affairs of the party as enunciated in the constitution of the PDP. Despite this, we have witnessed actions that do not align with the spirit and letter of the judgment, causing definite uncertainty.

“After careful consideration and wide consultations with leaders and stakeholders across the country, it has become clear that our efforts to restore stability have not yielded the desired results. At this point, I wish to acknowledge and appreciate the People’s Democratic Party PDP for the important role it has played in our collective political journey.’

He said that the party has been a platform through which they have served, grown, and contributed meaningfully to the development of the nation.

“We remain grateful for this history and the opportunities provided. As responsible leaders, we cannot allow our people to be left out without a credible and effective political platform. Our duty is to provide clarity and direction, at the same time make sure that the opportunities provided to all of us are not diminished.

“Consequently, and after extensive consultation, we have taken a firm and strategic decision to join the Allied People’s Movement (APM). Let me be clear here, this decision is guided by one overriding objective, to secure victory in both the state and country to serve our people with purpose and integrity.

“The APM offers us a viable platform to organise effectively, mobilise our supporters, and present a coherent and credible alternative to the people. We have carried out due diligence and it is not infected by any legal virus that will serve as an impediment, unless it is manufactured after we have joined.”

Mohammed said that the party remains the most credible party and announced that members of the board of the executive council have already resigned their positions, having indicated interest in contesting for various elective offices.

Appreciating his former party, he said “We love you because we are PDP at heart, but we had to leave you in order to go and make sure we carry on with the struggle. We cannot be diminished. We cannot be conquered. We will continue to raise the torch of democracy so that we can provide good governance for this country.”

To ensure a seamless and lawful transition, he said that they have put in place clear measures. One, the establishment of a compliance committee to guide all actions in line with legal and electoral requirements. Two, the commencement of an online membership registration process.

The constitution of a committee to interface with the Independent National Electoral Commission with regard to transparency. And lastly, the launch of a coordinated mobilization effort to build strong grassroots support across the state. Let me reassure the people of both states that this decision is not born out of uncertainty.

The National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Ahmed Dantalle, commended the governor for choosing the party which he said is free from litigation and crisis. According to him, the Party welcomed the governor and his team and promised to work with them.

Politics

JUST IN: Why I left ADC For NDC With Kwankwaso – Peter Obi Opens Up

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19 hours ago

May 4, 2026

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A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has given reasons why he resigned from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, alongside a former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

In a long post on X on Monday, Obi insisted it was not out of anger or ambition.

Rather, he said the move is a continuation of the quest to build a new Nigeria.

Obi wrote: “Yesterday, I formally joined the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside my dear brother, Engr. Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, with one clear purpose: to continue the struggle for a new Nigeria built on justice, competence, accountability, and compassion for the ordinary Nigerian.

“As I stated yesterday, this decision was not made out of anger, personal ambition, or convenience. It came after deep reflection on the present condition of our nation and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria from the dangerous path it is currently heading.

“Over the years, I have remained steadfast in my conviction that politics should never be about individuals, positions, or personal gain. It must be about the people, especially the millions of Nigerians who today can no longer afford necessities, whose businesses are collapsing, whose children are losing hope, and whose future is becoming increasingly uncertain.

“I left the ADC for the same reason I left the Labour Party: the severe, orchestrated litigation and internal crises deliberately designed to ensure that I, alongside many other notable individuals, do not effectively participate in the electoral process. I sincerely appreciate and remain deeply grateful to the Leadership of ADC for the opportunity to work together in pursuit of a better Nigeria. I am particularly grateful to ADC Chairman Senator David Mark for his exceptional Leadership. I also deeply appreciate my Leader and elder brother YE, Atiku Abubakar, as well as other respected leaders within the party.

“As we join the NDC, I sincerely appeal to the Nigerian Government against the encouragement of unresolved litigations and the infusion of crises within political parties. Democracy must never become a weapon against the people. A healthy democracy thrives on strong institutions, credible alternatives, and the freedom of citizens to make choices without intimidation, manipulation, or fear. Opposition parties must not be weakened or destroyed, because when democracy loses balance, the people ultimately suffer.

“Nigeria today is passing through one of the most difficult periods in its history. Poverty is rising. Hunger is widespread. Insecurity continues to threaten lives and livelihoods. Businesses are shutting down daily. Our young people are becoming discouraged, and many citizens have lost faith in the system. At a time like this, leadership must be driven not by propaganda or division, but by competence, capacity, character, and compassion.

“Our decision to join the NDC is therefore not an abandonment of values, but a continuation of the same mission we have always stood for: building a Nigeria where leadership is about service, where public resources are managed responsibly, where institutions function independently, and where every Nigerian, regardless of tribe, religion, region, or social status, can live with dignity, security, and hope.

“I remain committed to working with all Nigerians of goodwill across political, ethnic, and religious lines. The task before us is bigger than any individual or political party. It is about the future of our children and the survival of our dear nation.

“I thank Nigerians, especially our youths and women, for remaining peaceful, resilient, and hopeful despite the enormous challenges confronting the country. I urge you not to lose faith in Nigeria. Nations do not change because people surrender to hopelessness; they change because people continue to believe, continue to sacrifice, and continue to stand for what is right.”

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Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Formally Join NDC, Warn Members Against Litigation

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned party members to steer clear of any form of litigation that can plunge the party into chaos ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking in Abuja on Sunday after he was formally joined the party alongside the former governor of Kano State,

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso , the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP), urged members to embrace dialogue in the interest of the party

“Please let there be no litigation. Party members, please don’t go to court. We want to build a party, we are not lawyers,” he pleaded.

The two political figures were received into the opposition party on Sunday at its national secretariat in Abuja.

Earlier, Obi had announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Kwankwaso had indicated he was engaged in “wide-ranging consultations” with the NDC.

The National Chairman of the party, Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, presented membership cards to both leaders at the event.

Speaking afterwards, Kwankwaso said their engagement with NDC stakeholders was driven by a shared vision and ideological alignment.

“We came to discuss with stakeholders of the party and found that our ideologies and beliefs are largely the same,” he said.

He urged Nigerians to register with the NDC ahead of the deadline for party membership registration, stressing the need for broader participation in the political process.

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Edo South Senatorial Seat: Nothing Wrong Seeking Wike’s Support – Ogbeide-Ihama

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3 days ago

May 2, 2026

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Edo South All Progressives Congress’ senatorial aspirant, Omeregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Saturday said that there is nothing wrong seeking the Federal Capital Territory Minister, nyesom Wike’s support for his political ambition.

The former House of Representatives member was reacting to insinuation in some quarters that he had gone to meet the FCT Minister for help in order to get the party’s ticket.

Ogbeide-Ihama, who spoke when he visited the leadership of the Edo South Senatorial District to declare his intention to contest the senatorial seat, said if such insinuations of meeting Wike for support was true, there is nothing bad so far meeting Wike can guarantee him the ticket.

Ogbeide-Ihama appealed to the senatorial leaders of the party to give the ticket to the most qualified aspirants, stressing that “it is not a game of try your luck or gamble.”

According to him, among the aspirants, he is the most qualified having gone to the House of Representatives twice.

He stressed that he feels most qualified and experienced to be saddled with the responsibility and not someone who wants to learn on the job.

Ogbeide-Ihama, while stating his ordeals when contesting on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said his billboards were pulled down several times yet he won the election.

He added that now that he has joined the APC, the election should be easy sailing because he is now one of them.

He further appealed to the leadership of the party that they should know that times are changing and the world is gravitating towards the youth, adding that as a youth, he should be sent to represent the senatorial district because he still has the strength and energy to champion the cause of the seven local government areas that make up the Edo South Senatorial district.

Earlier, the Edo South Senatorial district leader and former deputy governor of the state, Pius Odubu, said that the election should be seen as that of a family affair.

He appealed to Ogbeide-Ihama to go about his campaign in a peaceful manner