Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and formally joined the Allied Peoples Movement, APM. He announced the defection at the Government House in Bauchi, stating that prolonged internal instability and failed reconciliation efforts within the PDP prompted the move. Mohammed said the decision followed extensive consultations with his supporters and political allies. He did not provide a timeline for when the reconciliation attempts occurred or specify which factions were involved. The governor described the APM as a platform that aligns with his vision for Bauchi State's development. APM national leadership confirmed the defection and welcomed Mohammed into the party. No other PDP officials from Bauchi were reported to have joined him in the switch. The PDP has not issued an official response to the defection.
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