Coalition: Defection move a ‘strategic blunder’ – Bala Mohammed criticises Atiku, other defectors
Bala Mohammed, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, has publicly condemned the recent defections from the PDP to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), deeming the move a “strategic blunder” and labeling the ADC coalition as a “political anomaly.”
During the Consultative Conference of PDP Founding Fathers and Stakeholders in Abuja, themed “Reclaiming Our Legacy, Renewing Our Collective Vision,” Mohammed expressed his disappointment over the exits of high-profile members, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark. He stated, “If somebody wants to leave PDP to go to another place, how is this smart in thoughts and in thinking? Because the PDP has history, a legacy, a structure everywhere and the governors are doing their best.”
Highlighting the importance of party loyalty, he urged those who have left to reconsider their decisions. “We are telling them with humility: come back. This is what you have built. You are going to a party that has no office. It’s a malady,” he remarked.
Mohammed emphasized that political unity is crucial, stating, “You cannot belong to two places. You cannot be an Aphrodite. You cannot be a man and a woman at the same time. Be who you will be.” He also addressed the consequences of defection, asserting that it is unfair to undermine the PDP while benefiting from its structure and support, saying, “Demarketing of the PDP is not fair. Most of you actualized your political aspirations through this party.”
Reflecting on the current political climate, he concluded, “We are not afraid of anybody in politics,” reaffirming the PDP’s commitment to governance and party solidarity.
Source: PUNCH
