PRP denies knowledge of Bauchi Gov’s plan defection

By Tunde Opalana

11 December 2025

Politics

The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has denied knowledge of speculated move by Governor Bala Mohammed from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to PRP.

A statement signed by the State Secretary, Wada Abdullahi and made available to journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday indictated that the PRP is not eager to receive the governor.

According to the statement, the party’s attention was drawn to circulating reports suggesting that Governor Mohammed might seek refuge in the PRP following the “alleged disintegration” of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, nationwide.

However, the PRP declared that even if the rumours were true, the governor would not be welcomed.

Abdullahi stated that Governor Mohammed’s leadership record in Bauchi State falls short of the standards the party upholds.

“Governor Bala Mohammed’s tenure has been marked by poor performance, which is disappointing and unacceptable to our party,” the statement read.

The PRP further cited what it described as the governor’s worrisome conduct, alongside that of his supporters, during recent events at Wadata Plaza in Abuja, noting that such behaviour contradicts the party’s core values of discipline, orderliness, and decorum.

The party also warned that if it wins the 2027 governorship election, it will launch a comprehensive review of the current administration’s policies, investigate alleged misconduct, and reverse decisions considered harmful to the state’s progress, including the creation of a First Class Emirate and the appointment of the governor’s elder brother as Emir.