- He asserted that the Federal Government was determined to destabilise opposition parties using the enormous resources at its disposal
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, says the crises rocking the opposition parties in the country are being orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress-led federal government.
Mohammed, who is the chair of the PDP Governors’ Forum debunked reports of division in the party, saying governors of the party are united and are determined to forge ahead.
He asserted that the Federal Government was determined to destabilise opposition parties using the enormous resources at its disposal.
“As Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, I need to exercise caution when discussing internal matters. Party politics should not be played out in the media. However, I can assure you that the governors are united, despite dissenting views. It’s unrealistic to expect 13 governors to always agree on everything. There are personal loyalties and relationships that can impact unity, but we are together in our resolve to move forward.
“We must also be mindful of the federal government, which seems determined to get its way. You can see this in the way they handle financial matters and their treatment of labour. This isn’t just a problem for the PDP; they’ve also penetrated other parties like the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Labour Party (LP) in an attempt to create a one-party state. They have resources on their side, but bad governance will ultimately give us an advantage.
“Regarding the issue with Ambassador (Umar Iliya) Damagum and the NWC, we’ve resolved it. He spoke with me, and while we may disagree on constitutional matters, we are aligned on the need for unity. Constitutionally, if a vacancy arises, it must be filled from the region where it occurred. When Bamanga Tukur left, Ahmed Mu’azu from the North East became the chairman, and we fought to maintain that position when it was challenged. The law must be applied consistently.”