The Digest:
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress held a closed-door meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed at the Government House on Wednesday, a day after the governor expressed interest in joining the African Democratic Congress. The delegation included APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf. The meeting was held without other party executives or media coverage, with both Governor Mohammed and Yilwatda describing the visit as private.
Key Points:
- The meeting came a day after Governor Mohammed indicated plans to defect to the ADC.
- APC National Chairman Yilwatda and Kano Governor Yusuf attended the closed-door session.
- Media and other party executives were excluded from the meeting.
- Both leaders declined interviews, calling the visit private.
- The ADC delegation had visited Mohammed on Tuesday to invite him to join the party.
As Governor Mohammed considers his political future, the APC's high-level visit signals the ruling party's determination to retain the Bauchi governor amid growing opposition coalition efforts.
Sources: Channels Television
