Sign in Subscribe
Political parties

Gombe State's Political Realignment: Key Players Weigh In

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Muhammad Bello, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, has defected to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing personal reasons. Bello served as the first member representing Gombe South Constituency in the State House of Assembly under the APC and is seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defection underscores growing unease among APC leadership over internal decision-making and direction. Meanwhile, the ADC has declared its support for former Senate President David Mark as its national leader and warned a former gubernatorial candidate, Nafiu Bala, to desist from claiming the party's national chairman position.

Key Takeaways:

  • Muhammad Bello, a founding APC member in Gombe State, has defected to the ADC, citing personal reasons.
  • Bello served as the first member representing Gombe South Constituency in the State House of Assembly and is seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • The defection highlights growing unease among APC leadership over internal decision-making and direction.
  • ADC has declared its support for former Senate President David Mark as national leader.
  • The party has warned former gubernatorial candidate Nafiu Bala to desist from claiming the party's national chairman position.
  • ADC is intensifying consultations with key stakeholders, political groups, and prospective candidates to challenge the APC at national, state, and legislative levels.
  • The party aims to form a united front to salvage Nigeria through a broad coalition.

Statistics:

  • Muhammad Bello served 2 terms as a member of the State House of Assembly (Source: Muhammad Bello's letter to APC chairman).
  • ADC has officially opened its party registers in all 114 wards and 11 local government areas of Gombe State, welcoming new members (Source: Auwal Barde, ADC state chairman).
  • The ADC has held meetings with chairmen, secretaries, and officials from the 11 local government areas of Gombe State to discuss national leadership and coalition-building (Source: Daily Sun).

Sources:

  • Muhammad Bello, letter to APC chairman (no date mentioned).
  • Auwal Barde, ADC state chairman, interview with Daily Sun (no date mentioned).
  • ADC state chairman, statement on party registers (no date mentioned).
  • Daily Sun, newspaper with no specific date mentioned.

Read more