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Peter Obi, a presidential aspirant in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in Bauchi, amid mounting political tension over the governor’s anticipated defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

It was gathered that Obi arrived in Bauchi earlier in the day and proceeded directly to the Presidential Lounge of the Government House, where he met privately with the governor.

The high-level engagement was conducted behind closed doors, with aides and party loyalists shut out of the discussions.

As of the time of filing this report, the agenda of the meeting remained unclear, although both leaders were expected to address journalists after their deliberations.

Sources within the Government House, however, indicated that the talks were not unconnected with the growing realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting comes at a time when Mohammed’s political future has become a subject of intense speculation across the country.

On March 31, the governor openly declared that his preferred destination, should he defect from the PDP, would be the African Democratic Congress.

He made the disclosure while hosting a delegation of ADC stakeholders led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.

“I have carefully considered the direction of national politics and the need for a credible alternative platform,” Mohammed had said during the meeting, hinting at a possible shift away from the PDP.

However, the situation took a dramatic turn the following day when the governor hosted the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, at the Government House.

The development sparked fresh speculation that Mohammed might also be weighing an alliance with the ruling APC.

It was gathered that the governor’s series of high-profile meetings point to a strategic calculation aimed at strengthening his bargaining position ahead of the next electoral cycle.

As Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Mohammed occupies a critical position within the opposition, making his eventual political destination a matter of national interest.

Peter Obi has always visited Bauchi State to donate to our schools and health institutions, but this time, he came with an olive branch to extend to us, and we have given him assurances.

- Governor Bala Mohammed speaks on Peter Obi's visit to him pic.twitter.com/IRTCxTqdWW

— Sulaiman Uwaisu Idris (@KafinHausaa) April 23, 2026

I'm here to solicit support from Governor Bala Mohammed and the North East in our quest to unite the country. We're headed in the wrong direction, and we need to reverse that.

- Peter Obi spoke during his visit to Governor Bala Mohammed..

pic.twitter.com/q6dwhY2HvY

— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) April 23, 2026

Peter Obi visited Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed with some Eastern ADC Chieftains. pic.twitter.com/3HKJcv5pYU

— 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑵𝑶𝑾 🇨🇮 (@GeneralSnow_) April 23, 2026

esnbrutality:
So Peter Obi is now meeting directly with Northern Governors.

I thought they called him IPOB. BIAFRA, .....so the North no longer buys the narratives pushed by Tinubu supporters...

Hmmmm....how will TINUBu campaign in the North with virtually all aspects of life against him?

Physical Man and even Spirits have rejected him and some persons will want to cast a false representation of fact to feed the gullible?

Hunger and insecurity killed TINUBUs Government.

People must NOT be like the people below...NIGERIA is NOT LAGOS STATE, where APC appointees are taxation,propaganda and agbero specialists.

Tinubu is GONE..and No JUPITER will bring him back...NONE at all.

chiiraq802:
Una talk pass like dis prior to 2023. talk is cheap. ur type no even get PVC, talkless of knowing ur polling unit.

Daguccizgreat:
Peter Obi is the only conservative Leader we have now that can salvage Nigeria. We have to do the right thing to save Nigeria from collapse

esnbrutality:
No vex ..

I have right to talk abi..

Let me talk in peace .

esnbrutality:
So Peter Obi is now meeting directly with Northern Governors.

I thought they called him IPOB. BIAFRA, .....so the North no longer buys the narratives pushed by Tinubu supporters...

Hmmmm....how will TINUBu campaign in the North with virtually all aspects of life against him?

Physical Man and even Spirits have rejected him and some persons will want to cast a false representation of fact to feed the gullible?

Hunger and insecurity killed TINUBUs Government.

People must NOT be like the people below...NIGERIA is NOT LAGOS STATE, where APC appointees are taxation,propaganda and agbero specialists.

Tinubu is GONE..and No JUPITER will bring him back...NONE at all.

LagosOrigin:
Obi is highly respected and loved

He's a big asset anyday anytime

esnbrutality:
So Peter Obi is now meeting directly with Northern Governors.

I thought they called him IPOB. BIAFRA, .....so the North no longer buys the narratives pushed by Tinubu supporters...

Hmmmm....how will TINUBu campaign in the North with virtually all aspects of life against him?

Physical Man and even Spirits have rejected him and some persons will want to cast a false representation of fact to feed the gullible?

Hunger and insecurity killed TINUBUs Government.

People must NOT be like the people below...NIGERIA is NOT LAGOS STATE, where APC appointees are taxation,propaganda and agbero specialists.

Tinubu is GONE..and No JUPITER will bring him back...NONE at all

anytexy:
The right man for the job. Go Peter goooo!

aduboy:
Anambra distributes 177 vehicles to traditional rulers
Posted by NAN
Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State, on Monday in Awka, distributed one SUV each to the traditional rulers of the 177 communities in the state.

Obi handed over one of the vehicles’ key to the state Chairman of the Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Alfred Achebe, Obi of Onitsha.

He said that the gesture was aimed at helping them run and build better communities, adding that the vehicles would also help the traditional rulers to function effectively.

“If you have better communities, you will have a better Anambra, Anambra today is changing for better and I want this sustained,” the governor said.

“In doing that, the state government and the local government will do what it can to support the building of a better Anambra.”

Achebe said that he was overjoyed because the governor cared about the well-being and welfare of the traditional rulers.

“It is completely unprecedented in Anambra and probably elsewhere in Nigeria,” he said.

“It is a mighty gesture from the governor and for the government of the state to make a distinct impact on the well-being of the traditional rulers in the state.”

According to him, it was one of the several measures the present administration in the state had taken to improve the wellbeing of the traditional rulers.

“We pray that God will give us a successor that will continue from where Obi has left and lift Anambra to the next level.”

http://telegraphng.com/2013/06/anambra-distributes-177-vehicles-to-traditional-rulers/

NLCreator:
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has defended the purchase of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for members of the national assembly.

There have been reports that the leadership of the 10th national assembly has bought SUVs for all lawmakers.

Each SUV is said to be valued at N160 million.

The LP had asked members of the party in the national assembly to kick against “wastage”.

While responding to questions during a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the former governor of Anambra said the SUVs are not personal cars of the lawmakers, noting that they are for official use.

“Let me start with the issue of Labour Party members in the house. I have actually discussed this issue with them,” Obi said.

“Surprisingly, I can tell you I heard that these vehicles are official cars. They have to use it. It is meant for office.

“So it is not as if it is their vehicle. They said it is official cars and you are meant to use it while you are in the senate.”

Obi also hinted at contesting for the country’s number one position in 2027, adding that Nigeria deserves dedicated and visionary leaders who will lead the country towards a brighter future.

https://www.thecable.ng/theyre-for-official-use-obi-defends-purchase-of-n160m-suv-for-lawmakers/amp

Journalist: how do you intend to engage members of your party who are members of the house, so that they can stand different.......?

PO: Let me start with the issue of labour party members in the house, have actually discussed this issue with them, surprisingly, I can tell you ,… pic.twitter.com/svybrcY4t3

— Beyond (@chigozie0102) November 7, 2023

HelipsTech:
Atiku is just sitting idle, hoping on his dollars to do the work. Obi is gradually penetrating the North.

I vote anything except TINUBU.