Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has raised concerns over the potential exit of key founding members and influential figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying such defections could threaten the party ahead of future elections. It warns that it may be weakened.
In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Saturday, Governor Mohammed expressed alarm over the growing discontent among members, raising concerns about the party’s long-term leadership crisis and acknowledging the alleged infiltration by Maul who opposes PDP unity. Ta.
impending exile
Mohammed revealed that other senior members are also considering leaving the party, citing the recent departure of former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa.
“Many founding members of the party have said that they are tired of the party’s leadership and administrative instability and may leave soon,” he said.
The governor added that some affected members are considering forming or joining smaller political parties as an alternative for the 2027 elections.
appeal to patience
The governor disclosed that he recently met with youth leaders of the PDP and urged the founding members to be patient while efforts are made to resolve the party’s challenges.
“If it is not over, we will play easy and cheap to the plans of the ruling APC, which may result in the extinction of the PDP,” he warned.
Leadership crisis and allegations
Governor Mohammed acknowledged that the main challenge for the PDP is leadership, accusing it of acting as a “black sheep” in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We have had enough of this ‘behind the scenes’ operation by some individuals allegedly planted in our midst to destabilize us,” he said. I did.
The governor also criticized the judiciary for contributing to the anguish of party leaders through conflicting rulings.
Despite the challenges, Mohammed expressed optimism that continued reconciliation efforts will rejuvenate the party.
“Nigerians are waiting for us to put our house in order and present reliable and competent individuals for elections in the next cycle. It may affect your chances of winning the election,” he said.
The governor called on aggrieved members to give the reconciliation process a chance and promised that a stronger and more unified PDP would soon emerge.
Highlighting the role of the PDP as the main opposition party in Nigeria, Mohammed stressed the importance of maintaining its strength to ensure a vibrant democracy.
“We cannot silence the power of the opposition party in Nigeria because the PDP is the main opposition party in Nigeria for now and we cannot afford to let it die. It may threaten our democracy. No,” he concluded.
