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Speculation over a possible political realignment in Bauchi State intensified this week as the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) openly dismissed the prospect of Governor Bala Mohammed joining its fold, branding the rumoured defection as baseless and unwelcome.
The Bauchi PRP leadership asserted that its ideological identity and political standards made it impossible for the governor to find accommodation within its ranks.
The party stressed that the reported move contradicted everything it represented, warning against attempts to link it with what it called “failed governance tendencies.”
PRP’s State Secretary, Wada Abdullahi, issued a stern response while addressing the claims, noting that the party had drawn what he described as a firm boundary.
“Our position is not ambiguous,” Abdullahi said. “We do not intend to provide sanctuary for leaders whose records raise concerns about accountability and delivery.”
Details emerged that the party’s frustration was not limited to policy disagreements.
Its statement referenced past political engagements allegedly involving unruly conduct by the governor’s supporters at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja.
PRP maintained that such actions reflected a style of politics it found incompatible with its core values.
“Our party is built on order, discipline, and respect for democratic processes,” Abdullahi explained. “We cannot associate with behaviour that undermines these principles.”
Furthermore, PRP vowed to revisit major decisions made under the current administration if it secures victory in the 2027 elections.
It pledged an exhaustive review of policies implemented during Governor Mohammed’s tenure, including reversing contentious decisions such as the elevation of a First Class Emirate and the appointment of the governor’s elder brother as Emir.
Party representatives added that their stance was not driven by hostility but by responsibility to the people.
“Bauchi deserves leaders who prioritise the state’s interests above personal networks and political manoeuvres,” a senior member of the PRP leadership commented.
However, the party clarified that its doors remain open to individuals whose public service demonstrates integrity and contribution to state development.
It reiterated its commitment to offering political refuge to leaders aligned with transparency, people-focused policy, and principled governance, emphasising that decency in politics must not be sacrificed for expediency.
The unfolding dispute hints at an increasingly charged political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 race, signalling that Bauchi’s political battlefield may yet undergo further realignments as parties position themselves for the next election cycle.