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Bala Mohammed Declares ‘Freelance Politician’ After Meeting Peter Obi in Bauchi

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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has described himself as a “freelance politician” after hosting former presidential candidate Peter Obi in Bauchi, in a meeting linked to ongoing opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 elections.

‘We are all in the opposition’

Speaking after the closed-door meeting at Ramat House on Thursday, Mohammed said he is no longer tied strictly to any political party.

“Neither PDP nor ADC is standing alone. I am a freelance politician now, and his party is also in limbo. We are looking up to the judiciary. But certainly, we are all in the opposition,” he said.

He added that discussions focused on possible alignment and cooperation among opposition figures, though details were not disclosed.

“It is about realignment, alignment and cooperation so that we can have a platform. We cannot go without a platform,” Mohammed stated.

Obi leads delegation

Peter Obi, now associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led a delegation of political stakeholders from the South-East.

The team included Senator Ben Obi, former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa, Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Victor Umeh, as well as Prof. Udenta Udenta.

Push for unity ahead of 2027

Obi said the visit was aimed at strengthening national unity and building cross-regional cooperation.

“My purpose is to solicit for the support and cooperation of His Excellency and the stakeholders of Bauchi and the Northeast in our quest to unite this country,” he said.

“The country cannot continue the way it is today… we need to reverse that for everybody.”

Talks signal opposition moves

While both sides kept specifics of the discussions private, they confirmed that the talks centred on collaboration among opposition leaders.

The meeting is the latest in a series of engagements between Mohammed and Obi, following a similar visit in August 2025 when the governor invited Obi to join the Peoples Democratic Party.

Parties face legal uncertainty

The development comes amid ongoing legal disputes within both the PDP and ADC, with key cases still pending before the Supreme Court.

The uncertainty around party structures has further fuelled talks of political realignment ahead of 2027, making the development a major issue in latest Nigerian news and breaking news Nigeria today.

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