Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki are currently locked in a closed-door meeting in Abuja, in what appears to be part of ongoing political realignments ahead of future elections.
Key figures at the meeting include ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Also in attendance are former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal; former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi; and Senator Aminu Tambuwal, among others.
From the PDP faction are Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde; factional National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki; Professor Jerry Gana; former Senate President Adolphus Wabara; former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu; as well as members of the party’s National Working Committee.
Although details of the meeting remain undisclosed, it is widely seen as part of broader consultations among opposition figures amid shifting political alliances.
Meanwhile, in a related development, the Bauchi State caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party.
The caucus announced its position after a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday night, stating that it “unequivocally rejects” any plan to allow the governor to join the APC.
Governor Mohammed had reportedly indicated plans on March 31, 2026, to defect to the ADC, prompting political engagements involving APC leaders, including National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, who visited him at the Bauchi Government House.
Sources suggested the visit was aimed at persuading Mohammed to reconsider his reported move to the ADC and instead align with the APC.
However, speaking after the caucus meeting, Senator Sama’ila Dahuwa, who represents Bauchi North and chairs the APC caucus in the state, said members rejected the move after extensive deliberations.
The caucus cited Mohammed’s past criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the APC, noting that he had neither retracted his statements nor made reconciliation efforts.
“In view of the foregoing, the caucus firmly holds that his admission into the APC at this time will be detrimental to the party’s cohesion, credibility, and electoral prospects in Bauchi State,” Dahuwa said.
The group also faulted the lack of consultation with key stakeholders on the matter, describing it as contrary to internal democratic principles, and vowed to formally communicate its stance to the party’s national leadership.
Amid the rejection, indications suggest that Governor Mohammed has slowed down his planned defection to the ADC and is currently consulting with PDP stakeholders in Bauchi State.
At a stakeholders’ meeting held on April 4, 2026, the PDP in the state set up an exit committee to review its political future in light of the unfolding developments.
The committee, confirmed by the state PDP Chairman, Samaila Burga, is chaired by Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau and includes representatives from the National Assembly, State Assembly, commissioners, party executives, and local government chairmen.
Burga said the committee would consult widely and present its recommendations at a future stakeholders’ meeting, where a final decision on the party’s direction in the state would be taken.
