By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
The Bauchi State caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected any attempt to bring Governor Bala Mohammed into the party.
The caucus made its position known on Tuesday night during a press briefing following a meeting in Abuja.
The announcement comes after Governor Mohammed reportedly disclosed, on March 31, 2026, his intention to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The reported plan followed a closed-door meeting at the Bauchi Government House between the governor, the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf.
Although no official statements were made to journalists after that meeting, sources suggested the visit was aimed at persuading Governor Mohammed to drop his reported move to the ADC and instead join the APC.
Speaking after the Bauchi APC caucus meeting, Senator Sama’ila Dahuwa, who represents Bauchi North and chairs the caucus, said members had unanimously resolved to reject the governor’s proposed admission into the party.
Following “exhaustive deliberations,” the caucus “unequivocally rejects” the move, Dahuwa stated.
The caucus expressed concern that Governor Mohammed had consistently made public statements critical of President Bola Tinubu and the APC, including remarks that undermined the party’s unity and integrity. It noted that the governor had neither retracted those statements nor made any formal reconciliation efforts or public apology to the party’s leadership and members.
“In view of the foregoing, the caucus firmly holds that his admission into the APC at this time will be detrimental to the party’s cohesion, credibility, and electoral prospects in Bauchi State,” Dahuwa said.
The caucus further declared that it would not support any move capable of compromising the party’s stability and political fortunes. It also criticised what it described as a failure to consult critical stakeholders within the Bauchi APC on such an important political matter, calling the omission inconsistent with the principles of internal democracy and inclusiveness.
The caucus said it would formally communicate its position to the party’s national leadership and demand strict adherence to due process and established party structures.
