By Erewunmi Peace

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) following political negotiations that included a 60/40 power-sharing arrangement in the state.

The agreement is part of ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The deal outlines how political positions and influence will be shared between existing APC stakeholders and the governor’s political allies within Bauchi State.

Bala Mohammed, who was elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has served as governor since 2019, has been a prominent figure in the opposition party. His move to the APC is expected to reshape the political landscape in Bauchi State.

Sources close to the negotiations say the discussions involved senior political leaders and were aimed at strengthening the party’s structure in the state while consolidating support ahead of future elections.

Details of the power-sharing formula indicate that the arrangement allocates a larger portion of political positions to the APC while integrating the governor’s loyalists into key roles within the party structure.

Political observers believe the development could trigger further political shifts within the state and influence alignments within the Peoples Democratic Party.

Further statements from the governor’s office and party leadership are expected to provide additional details on the agreement and the political transition.