Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has concluded plans to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), multiple authoritative sources have confirmed to Spear News.
The final move, when made public, will hand the ADC its first state governor.
The decision follows a recent heightened tension between the governor and the federal government, centred on investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into two of his former key appointees, currently facing charges bordering on money laundering and alleged terrorising financing.
Governor Mohammed, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has long had a strained relationship with the ruling APC at the centre. The recent EFCC probes into his close aides are widely seen within his camp as a political tactic to undermine his influence.
Bala recently alleged that he was under pressure by unnamed persons to join the ruling APC, an offer he said he turned down.
Sources indicate that the governor now views the ADC as a strategic platform less vulnerable to federal pressure. A senior government insider, speaking anonymously, said: “The plans are sealed. The Governor feels relentlessly targeted and believes the PDP could not provide a shield. The ADC offers a fresh start. He is expected to be the first of several key figures to move.”
The ADC, which has actively sought to expand its national reach, is reportedly preparing to welcome the defection. A party chieftain described the impending move as a “game-changer” for their relevance in northern Nigerian politics.
As of now, neither Governor Mohammedโs office nor the PDP has issued an official statement on the concluded plans.
Once executed, this defection will represent one of the most significant political shifts in the current cycle, potentially triggering a major realignment of opposition forces in the North-East ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reporting by Spear News. More details to follow..
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