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Cracks in Bauchi PDP Exposed by President's Rally Incident

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The presidential rally incident in Bauchi exposed deep cracks within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, with Governor Isa Yuguda at the center of the controversy. The governor, who is also contesting for the Bauchi South senatorial seat, accused FCT Minister Bala Mohammed of masterminding the attack on President Goodluck Jonathan's convoy, while Mohammed retaliated by calling Yuguda a mole in the party. The feud has led to two separate camps operating within the party, with both sides claiming to be working for the interest of the party. Meanwhile, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) is gaining momentum, with its candidate, Malam Ali Wakili, gaining traction among voters fed up with the PDP's failure to address the state's problems.

Key Takeaways:

  • The presidential rally incident in Bauchi exposed deep cracks within the PDP in the state, with Governor Isa Yuguda at the center of the controversy.
  • Yuguda accused FCT Minister Bala Mohammed of masterminding the attack on President Jonathan's convoy, while Mohammed retaliated by calling Yuguda a mole in the party.
  • The feud has led to two separate camps operating within the party, with both sides claiming to be working for the interest of the party.
  • Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Danlami Babantakko, blamed Mohammed for the tension in the state, saying he should not have contradicted what the governor said about those behind the incident involving the president's convoy.
  • Director General of Yuguda For Senate campaign, Alhaji Bala Abdullahi Maiauduga, expressed confidence that Yuguda will win the Senate regardless of whether the other leaders cooperate with him or not.
  • A political aide to the FCT Minister, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Barde, said the feud between the governor and the minister will not affect the PDP in the forthcoming elections.
  • The APC candidate, Malam Ali Wakili, is gaining traction among voters fed up with the PDP's failure to address the state's problems, including insecurity, unemployment, poverty, lack of adequate infrastructure, and failure to provide essential social services.

Statistics:

  • Over 3,000 youths and elders' groups support Yuguda for Senate.
  • Nine persons initially contested for the Bauchi South senatorial seat, but six withdrew later to support Yuguda, leaving only three, who include the APC candidate, Malam Ali Wakili, and Muhammad Awwal Yahaya Galadanci who is contesting the seat on the platform of the All Progressives Peoples Alliance (APGA).

Sources:

  • Daily Trust, February 20, 2015
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allafrica.com)

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