Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State, on Thursday, said that the current political landscape in Nigeria has become increasingly challenged by undemocratic practices and political intimidation, making genuine political participation and survival difficult for many progressive leaders and movements.
The governor said this during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), which was presided over by the party’s National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle.
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He said that the meeting focused on critical national and party matters and also provided him the opportunity to formally familiarise himself with members of the party’s leadership structure following his recent defection to the APM.
He further explained that after wide consultations with political associates, stakeholders, and supporters across the country, the APM emerged as the political platform that best aligns with his collective vision and aspirations.
The governor noted that the APM shares common values with his political philosophy, particularly in the areas of good governance, internal democracy, justice, inclusiveness, and respect for the rule of law.
He emphasised that his decision to join the party was driven by conviction and the desire to contribute meaningfully to building a stronger democratic culture in Nigeria.
He also revealed that his movement into the APM includes a significant number of political office holders and stakeholders who previously served under the PDP structure in Bauchi State.
The governor assured the party leadership of his readiness to contribute resources, experience, and political support towards the growth and success of the party at all levels.
Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has also officially picked up his nomination form to contest for the Senate seat representing Bauchi South Senatorial District under the platform of the APM ahead of the forthcoming elections.
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