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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Mohammed announced his decision during a stakeholders' meeting on Saturday, where he was presented with an APM membership card, constitution, and flag. He said the APM presents itself as a viable platform without legal battles for himself and his supporters to continue their service to the people. He appreciated the PDP for providing the platform for him to serve. His defection follows weeks of speculation amid the PDP's leadership crisis.

Key Points:
  • The PDP loses a sitting governor as the internal leadership crisis deepens.
  • APM gains a high-profile elected official, boosting its relevance ahead of 2027.
  • Bauchi's political landscape shifts as the governor's supporters follow him to APM.
  • Mohammed cited "no legal battles" as a reason for choosing APM over other parties.
  • The defection ends speculation about a possible move to ADC or APC.

Watch whether other PDP governors or lawmakers follow Mohammed to APM and how the party responds to the defection.

Sources: Channels TV