Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State announced on Thursday that he no longer identifies with any political party, describing himself as a "freelance politician." He made the statement while hosting Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, and South-East stakeholders in Bauchi. Mohammed emphasized that the meeting was part of broader discussions on national unity and political cooperation, not centered on party affiliations. "Neither PDP nor ADC is standing alone. I am a freelance politician now, and his party is also in limbo. We are looking up to the judiciary. Certainly, we are all in the opposition, and that is why I say this is a political discussion," he said.
Mohammed stated that ongoing talks among political actors could result in new alignments before future elections. He added that while no details of specific agreements would be disclosed, the current political climate might strengthen opposition chances. He described Obi's visit as symbolic of efforts to bridge regional divides. "He is talking about unifying the country, building bridges, and creating a new tomorrow for Nigeria. This is what we stand for as a state and as a people. We feel highly honoured by this visit," Mohammed said.
Peter Obi said his purpose was to solicit support and cooperation from stakeholders in Bauchi toward national unity. He dismissed claims that the meeting was about political defections. "We are not inviting each other into political parties; we are inviting ourselves to build a better Nigeria," Obi said.
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