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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has terminated discussions with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the defection of Governor Bala Mohammed to the party.
The PDP Chairman in the state, Sama’ila Adamu-Burga, disclosed this at a news conference on Saturday in Bauchi.
The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, recently visited Governor Mohammed and invited him to join the party.
However, Adamu-Burga said the PDP terminated the discussions after the APC rejected the conditions presented to pave the way for the defection of Mohammed and other elected officials in the state.
He listed some of the conditions rejected during the discussions to include a 60/40 sharing formula for the APC’s leadership, and a request for the reimbursement of funds spent on Federal Government’s projects executed by the PDP administration in the state.
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“We wish to clarify that the initiative for these discussions came from the APC. His Excellency graciously responded out of respect for the eminent personalities involved and in keeping with his commitment to dialogue and inclusiveness,” the PDP chairman stated.
According to him, the governor, the PDP, and the people of Bauchi State participated in the engagements in good faith.
“However, after extensive consultations with PDP stakeholders and careful consideration, it became clear that the conditions collectively advanced for such a political realignment were not accepted by the APC leadership.
“In light of this, we want to announce that the discussions have not yielded a conclusive outcome and are hereby formally discontinued.
“Consequently, the PDP in Bauchi State, in consultation with His Excellency and other critical stakeholders, is actively considering all available political options and political parties other than the APC.
“This is with a view to determining the most suitable path forward in line with the aspirations and best interests of the people of Bauchi State,” he added.
Adamu-Burga, who dismissed reports of factions in PDP, said the party remained united and committed to strengthening internal democracy for sustainable development of the state.
“We remain committed to responsible leadership, inclusive governance, and the continued progress of our dear state,” he assured.
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