PDP Is United, Indivisible, No Factions or Coalitions, Asserts Governor Bala Mohammed
Amid ongoing speculation about internal cracks and potential political realignments, Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains fully united, with no factions or secret coalitions threatening its structure or vision.
Governor Mohammed made this declaration during a media briefing in Abuja, where PDP governors met with party stakeholders to assess the state of the party and strategize ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He categorically denied any claims of division, saying all internal disagreements, including the recent suspension of key party officials, have been amicably resolved.
“There is no faction in the PDP,” Mohammed stated. “We are one indivisible party. We are united, and all misunderstandings have been addressed in-house with the full cooperation of the National Working Committee, Board of Trustees, governors, and the National Assembly caucus.”
The governor emphasized that the party’s leadership was now focused on consolidating its strength and preparing a clear path to reclaim power in 2027.
He dismissed reports suggesting that the PDP was exploring a coalition with other opposition groups or political heavyweights, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing such narratives as speculative and misleading.
His comments come against the backdrop of persistent rumours regarding PDP’s internal tensions, particularly following a period in which several members of the National Working Committee were suspended and later reinstated.
Governor Mohammed explained that these actions were part of necessary internal checks and balances, not signs of collapse or fragmentation.
He also alluded to broader challenges the party has faced in recent months, including what he described as attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to intimidate and destabilize PDP governors and lawmakers through coercive tactics and political pressure.
Despite these pressures, Mohammed insisted that PDP governors remain steadfast, and the party’s core structures at the national and state levels are working in harmony.
He pointed to ongoing reconciliation efforts, which he said have brought disgruntled members back to the fold and prevented defections.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, had earlier echoed similar sentiments, stating that the PDP was focused on internal unity rather than seeking coalitions with other parties.
He reaffirmed that the party’s goal is to return to power by building on its legacy and correcting its past missteps, rather than relying on political mergers.
As the 2027 elections draw closer, the PDP appears intent on projecting itself as a disciplined and ready alternative to the ruling APC.
While Nigeria’s political landscape remains fluid, Governor Bala Mohammed’s remarks reflect a strategic effort by the opposition to reclaim public confidence and unify its base for the battles ahead.
