By Mercy Aikoye
The Bauchi State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sharply divided over the reported plan by Governor Bala Mohammed to defect to the party, exposing cracks within its ranks.
The division came to the fore during a caucus meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, where members expressed divergent views on the political and structural implications of the governor’s possible entry into the APC.
In a move to manage the differences, the caucus constituted a high-powered committee to articulate its position and present demands and conditions to the party’s national leadership.
Acting Secretary of the caucus, Hon. Dabo Ismail, described the initiative as a step toward internal democracy and unity. “The initiative is a democratic mechanism designed to accommodate differing opinions while preserving party cohesion,” he said.
According to him, the committee has been mandated to engage key stakeholders within and outside the state to ensure a smooth, inclusive, and transparent negotiation process.
However, some members voiced strong reservations over how the matter has been handled. Senator Sama’ila Dahuwa criticized the party’s national leadership for failing to consult critical stakeholders in Bauchi State before advancing discussions on the proposed defection.
“The omission is unacceptable,” Dahuwa said, warning against any attempt to impose decisions without broad-based engagement and consensus among party members in the state.
