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Bala Mohammed debunks defection plan after meeting with Tinubu
Senator Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State on Friday dismissed speculation about a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, declaring that his visit was strictly for governance and security matters.
Speaking with journalists after the closed-door session, the governor said insinuations of political realignment were unfounded, stressing that his priority remains addressing the security challenges confronting parts of his state.
“I am a PDP man. I am not here for politics or defection. I am here for governance and partnership,” Mohammed said. “This is a time to collaborate with the Federal Government in the national interest, particularly on security.”
The governor explained that his visit was primarily to brief the President on the worsening security situation in Alkaleri Local Government Area, where bandits have reportedly taken advantage of ungoverned forest areas around the Daji Dam corridor.
He said the activities of the armed groups have resulted in sporadic clashes with security agencies and triggered panic among residents, many of whom have fled to neighbouring local governments and states for safety.
“I personally visited the affected areas with heads of security agencies, assessed the situation and compiled a report which I presented to Mr. President, seeking special intervention,” he said. “The response has been very positive. He has given directives and assured us of federal support.”
Mohammed added that Bauchi State is also considering a joint security summit with contiguous states, Taraba, Plateau and Gombe, to strengthen inter-state collaboration against banditry and criminal networks operating across shared forest belts.
He warned that Bauchi, which has enjoyed relative peace over the past decade, cannot afford a prolonged security setback at a time of renewed investor interest, particularly in mining and emerging oil and gas prospects.
On the renewed debate over state police, the governor reaffirmed his long-standing support for decentralised policing, saying Bauchi is prepared to embrace the initiative once constitutional processes are concluded.
“We are very ready for state police. We have always supported it because it will reduce the burden on the Federal Government and make governors more responsive and accountable,” he stated.
While acknowledging the cost implications, Mohammed maintained that safeguarding lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government, noting that improved security over the years had boosted economic activities and productivity in Bauchi.
Reiterating his commitment to the PDP, the governor said political victories are rooted in grassroots structures rather than high-level alignments.
“Elections are won at the polling units and locally, not nationally. I am staying back to serve my people,” he said.
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that removed its leadership.
The opposition party also disclosed that it had filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgement pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.
The party made this known in a statement on Friday, November 6, adding that it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the legal steps taken,
The appeal is against the judgement delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC.
The party urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the matter until the Court of Appeal has considered the case.
It argued that the application for a stay of execution was yet to be decided and that the electoral commission should not take any step that could affect the outcome of the appeal.
According to the ADC, it expects INEC to respect the ongoing legal process and allow the appellate court to hear the matter before making any decision connected to the judgement.
The statement partly read, “The ADC is exercising its lawful right to appeal. The judgement is now being challenged before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course.
“We expect INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decisions.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain calm, insisting that the court judgement would not stop its political activities.
It said its campaigns would continue while it explored all available legal options to defend its position.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring the caretaker committee that oversaw the party’s affairs illegal and invalidating all decisions taken by the committee.
The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, also affects the presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, whose name had earlier been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, had already selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
The ruling followed a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the David Mark-led leadership assumed control of the party.
Gombe argued that following the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the leadership.
He consequently asked the court to invalidate all actions undertaken by the Mark-led leadership and restrain Senator Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from presenting themselves as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
The plaintiff maintained that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
In suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, the ADC, INEC, Senator David Mark, Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu were listed as defendants.
Justice Lifu upheld Gombe’s claims and granted the reliefs sought, effectively invalidating the authority of the caretaker committee and decisions taken under its leadership.
The verdict is expected to trigger fresh political uncertainty within the ADC, particularly over Atiku’s presidential ambition and the party’s preparations for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
However, the party has vowed to challenge the judgment at the appellate court.
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