The Bauchi State Government has dismissed speculation that Governor Bala Mohammed is considering dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that the rumours were entirely fabricated.
The clarification followed a widely circulated statement credited to the PRP Publicity Secretary in Bauchi State, Hon. Wada Abdullahi, who claimed the party would not welcome the governor even if he attempted to join. Abdullahi alleged that the governor might be seeking a new political platform due to what he described as the “alleged disintegration” of the PDP at the national level.
According to PRP, Governor Mohammed’s leadership performance did not align with the standards expected by the party. The claim quickly gained traction on social media, prompting a response from the Bauchi government.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Governor Mohammed’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, debunked the allegations, describing them as baseless and “products of imagination.” He stressed that the governor has never considered leaving the PDP and that no direct or indirect move had been made toward joining the PRP or any other political party.
Gidado emphasised that Governor Mohammed remains a central figure in efforts to stabilise the PDP during its current internal challenges. He added that the governor has consistently demonstrated political strength by defeating the PRP in previous elections and maintains strong grassroots support across the state.
Highlighting the administration’s achievements, the statement noted that Bauchi State has recorded steady progress under Mohammed’s leadership, citing improvements in infrastructure, empowerment programmes, rural development, urban renewal, and tourism promotion. The government accused the PRP of failing to acknowledge these developments and instead resorting to habitual criticism for political relevance.
The Bauchi government also pointed to ongoing reforms in the state, including the restructuring of traditional institutions and the transfer of certain administrative powers aimed at enhancing governance efficiency. According to Gidado, these reforms reflect a long-term vision for the state’s development, not a political manoeuvre.
While affirming that Governor Mohammed, like every Nigerian, has the constitutional right to freely choose his political path, the government stressed that such decisions, if ever made, would not be influenced by “falsehood, propaganda, or political mischief.”
Residents were urged to remain vigilant, ignore unfounded claims, and avoid being swayed by statements designed to cause unnecessary political tension.
