- Bala Mohammed Will Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu – Wike
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, will not defect to the African Democratic Congress.
Wike said Mohammed had decided to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Rivers State governor made this known during a media parley on Friday while speaking on recent political developments and alliances ahead of future elections.
According to him, Mohammed had earlier made his position clear, insisting he would not leave the PDP for the ADC.
Wike added that the Bauchi governor also expressed willingness to work with Tinubu despite being a member of the opposition.
He further disclosed details of past discussions, revealing that in 2022, Mohammed confided in him about his strained relationship with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.
According to Wike, Mohammed had said he was not on good terms with Atiku and that working together would be difficult.
The FCT minister reiterated his long-standing stance on power rotation, maintaining his support for a southern presidency.
He said his position has remained unchanged over time.
Wike also addressed internal party issues, accusing some individuals of seeking political rewards despite not contributing to the party’s struggles.
He described such expectations as unfair.
On ongoing defections, Wike said the PDP is witnessing the return of former members and remains open to reconciliation.
“As far as I’m concerned, the convention has come and gone. People are trooping in. I will say, the door is open. Yes, we have had crisis. Now the crisis is over. Do we still have to shut our doors? No. Certainly not,” he said.
“Politics is not a fight to finish. It’s like a game, like a football. If you see it as a do or die, it becomes difficult to reconcile. For us, it’s not that way.
“We have had our differences, but if you’re really sincere, there’s nothing left. We can do it together and move the party forward,” he added.
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