By Erewunmi Peace

Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to party members against maintaining dual allegiance to the PDP and the newly formed opposition coalition operating under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.

Speaking during the PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Governor Mohammed described such political behavior as “an aberration” and criticized members who, while still holding positions within the PDP, are openly aligning with the ADC-led coalition.

“You cannot be a hermaphrodite. You cannot be a man and a woman at the same time,” he said. “You cannot belong to two political parties and expect to be trusted.”

The governor’s comments appear to be directed at some high-profile PDP members believed to be involved in the new opposition coalition, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Governor Bala insisted that PDP must remain united if it is to stand a chance in the 2027 elections, warning that disloyalty and double-dealing would only weaken the party’s structure and credibility.

“You cannot enjoy the privileges of this party and then go behind to support another platform. That’s not politics, it’s betrayal,” he added.

His statement follows the recent formation of an opposition alliance aimed at unseating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming elections. While the coalition touts itself as a “Third Force,” some PDP loyalists argue that it undermines the efforts of Nigeria’s oldest opposition party.

The PDP’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, also echoed the governor’s concerns, stating that party members must choose where their loyalty lies.

As the political temperature rises ahead of the 2027 elections, the PDP now faces the challenge of holding its ranks together while managing internal dissent and external alliances.