Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, says he is now operating as a “freelance politician” with no firm allegiance to any political party.
Mr Mohammed made the remark while hosting former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, alongside stakeholders from the South-East in Bauchi.
The governor said the meeting focused on national unity and collaboration, stressing that the engagement was not driven by partisan interests.
“Neither PDP nor ADC is standing alone. I am a freelance politician now, and his party is also in limbo. We are looking up to the judiciary.
“Certainly, we are all in the opposition, and that is why I say this is a political discussion. We will not disclose everything we have discussed in terms of the ‘I’s and ‘t’s we have crossed,” he said.
Mr Mohammed added that ongoing consultations among political actors were aimed at possible realignment and cooperation ahead of future elections.
“We cannot operate without a platform. At the end of the day, the current political situation may even help unify us and strengthen our chances of winning elections,” he said.
He described Mr Obi’s visit as symbolic, reflecting broader efforts to build bridges across regions.
“He is talking about unifying the country, building bridges, and creating a new tomorrow for Nigeria. This is what we stand for as a state and as a people. We feel highly honoured by this visit,” the governor added.
In his remarks, Mr Obi said the visit was intended to promote unity and deepen collaboration across the country.
“My purpose is to solicit support and cooperation among stakeholders, particularly from Bauchi State, in our quest to unite this country,” he said.
He also dismissed speculation about possible political defections, insisting the engagement was not about party alignment.
“We are not inviting each other into political parties; we are inviting ourselves to build a better Nigeria,” he added.
