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Bala Mohammed Engages Peter Obi in Talks for a Stronger Opposition

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Mar 13, 2025.

Peter Obi noted that his visit was part of wider consultations aimed at addressing Nigeria’s current challenges.
Bala Mohammed also stressed his commitment to working with Obi to “close ranks” and provide a strong and knowledgeable opposition to the ruling party.
According to Obi, Nigeria must invest in education and agriculture to lift millions out of poverty and reduce crime.

Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has expressed his willingness to collaborate with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to strengthen opposition politics in Nigeria.

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House in Bauchi on Thursday, Mohammed acknowledged his admiration for Obi’s political style and vision for the country.

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“We have a lot of respect and admiration for him because of his style of politics, his statesmanship, his versatile nature, and his deep knowledge of the economy and governance,” Mohammed said.

He added, “Peter Obi has a clear vision of where politics and politicians should be in terms of bringing good governance, impacting the people, and uniting the country. It is always a delight to listen to him because of his deep knowledge and mastery of statistics.”

“I appreciate what he is doing as a leader of the opposition because, whether we like it or not, he is now the face of opposition politics in Nigeria,” he said.

Mohammed also stressed his commitment to working with Obi to “close ranks” and provide a strong and knowledgeable opposition to the ruling party.

Bala Mohammed Engages Peter Obi in Talks for a Stronger Opposition

He stated, “I want to say clearly that I am ready to work with Peter Obi. We must come together to bring good governance, offer a vibrant opposition with vision and strategy, and rescue this country from mediocrities parading themselves as leaders.

“The time has come for us to step out and act with sincerity and focus. Our coming together is a message, and this message will resonate because my fellow governors support this kind of alliance.”

Peter Obi noted that his visit was part of wider consultations aimed at addressing Nigeria’s current challenges.

“Nigerians may wonder why I am here, but I have come to consult with him because he is a critical stakeholder in Nigerian politics,” Obi explained.

He posited that their is an urgent need to discuss key issues with leaders across Nigeria particularly from the North.

“All of you know where we are today as a country. We must talk about the issues affecting the North because the North is a critical component in getting Nigeria on the right path,” he said.

“When people talk about criminality in Nigeria, especially in the North, I tell them the real issue is poverty. Until we address poverty, we cannot solve criminality,” he asserted.

According to Obi, Nigeria must invest in education and agriculture to lift millions out of poverty and reduce crime.

“But look at what dominates our political discourse today—budget padding, s£*xua| harassment—while Nigerians are hungry. We need to discuss hunger, poverty, education, and healthcare,” he added.

Conclusively, Obi expressed his intention to continue engaging with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on the future of Nigeria.