The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mohammed announced the switch at the end of an expanded stakeholders meeting on Saturday in Bauchi.
He said the action was due to the unresolved internal challenges within the PDP and the need for political repositioning.
The governor said the move also involved several PDP stakeholders and party members across the state.
Mohammed had last month aborted the planned switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the two parties failed to reach agreement on the sharing of positions in the ruling party.
He said: “After careful consideration and wide consultations with leaders and stakeholders across the country, it has become clear that our efforts to restore stability have not yielded the desired results.”
He, however, thanked the PDP for its contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development, noting that the party provided a platform for growth, service, and meaningful national contributions.
“As political leaders, we cannot allow our people to lose faith in our core values or in the effectiveness of the platform we represent.
“Our duty is to provide clarity, direction, and opportunity for our people and the next generation,” the governor added.
Mohammed explained that his decision to join the APM was strategic and aimed at creating a credible platform to better serve the people.
He said the new political direction would focus on mobilising supporters, strengthening party structures, and presenting a viable alternative in the next elections.
The governor expressed confidence in the integrity and capacity of the APM leadership.
He also disclosed that members of the State Executive Council intending to contest elective positions had resigned in compliance with the law and commended them for their service and wished them success.
Mohammed emphasised that the defection was a deliberate effort to reposition for effective governance.
“It is not a retreat, but a strategic repositioning. We remain committed to strengthening democracy and advancing governance in our country,” he stated.
He outlined plans to establish compliance committees, commence membership registration, strengthen party structures at all levels, and intensify grassroots mobilisation.
The governor urged supporters to remain calm, united, and focused while engaging the public with the party’s vision for good governance.