Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, has leveled accusations against the All Progressives Congress, claiming that they were the ones responsible for the ongoing internal conflict inside the People’s Democratic Party.
This statement was made by Mohammed, who is the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, while he was speaking with the journalists following a meeting that took place on Wednesday at the Government House in Bauchi with the members of the PDP Board of Trustees.
While particularly expressing deep worries over the bitter feud between the incumbent River’s State Governor Siminalaye Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike and the struggle for the control of PDP leadership in the state, Mohammed noted that the entire incident was orchestrated by the APC who created moles within the PDP-controlled state.
Bala said further, “But I say, there is no challenge is insurmountable. It is surmountable by the grace of God.
“And you will notice that this is the creation of the other side. They want us to be in disorder. It is the brainchild of the APC that always wants to have moles within us.
“They want to have knowledge of what is going on, and you can see even the Wike that is working for APC is a PDP man that is performing very well.
“They don’t have people that will perform like our members. That is why they chose to pick him and give state structure to run.”
The governor added, “That, to us, it is a commendation. The press will realize that at least irrespective of the situation, it is still a form of good recognition. It proves that the PDP has the quality human capital to deliver Nigeria.”
Commenting on the BoT chairman’s visit, Mohammed said “As Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, we discussed with the major organs of the party, the NWC, the areas we have discussed and raised, and I believe one of the decisions that we took in Enugu, you were there and you can see that the governors were united on most of these major areas.
“I can not talk without the mandate of the governors. The governors are with you, and we will make sure that every aggrieved body, entity, or individual is brought together. I think we can do better. I want you to realize that is why we are going around to all the other areas where there are problems and that is why we have you, but be rest assured that we, as governors, will do as much as possible to limit rancour, division and give direction.
“In a democracy like ours, we can not dictate. The NWC is the party’s principal administrative institution. We have to get it properly. There should be fairness and equity. We must respect our constitution and its provisions.”
Earlier, the chairman of PDP BoT, Adolphus Wabara, had congratulated Mohammed on his efforts to create effective measures of resolving the situation, even as he stated his readiness to support him in that direction.
Like the Bauchi governor, Wabara voiced deep concerns regarding the state of the party, particularly with respect to the internal issues within the National Working Committee, NWC and the ongoing crisis in Rivers State noting that, “The BoT is planning to engage both the contending parties in separate meetings with a view to resolving the lingering issue.
“We are engaging and contending with the party’s issues in separate meetings with a view to resolving the lingering issue,” the BoT chairman pointed out.
The governor added, “That, to us, it is a commendation. The press will realize that at least irrespective of the situation, it is still a form of good recognition. It proves that the PDP has the quality human capital to deliver Nigeria.”
Commenting on the BoT chairman’s visit, Mohammed said “As Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, we discussed with the major organs of the party, the NWC, the areas we have discussed and raised, and I believe one of the decisions that we took in Enugu, you were there and you can see that the governors were united on most of these major areas.
“I can not talk without the mandate of the governors. The governors are with you, and we will make sure that every aggrieved body, entity, or individual is brought together. I think we can do better. I want you to realize that is why we are going around to all the other areas where there are problems and that is why we have you, but be rest assured that we, as governors, will do as much as possible to limit rancour, division and give direction.
“In a democracy like ours, we can not dictate. The NWC is the party’s principal administrative institution. We have to get it properly. There should be fairness and equity. We must respect our constitution and its provisions.”
Earlier, the chairman of PDP BoT, Adolphus Wabara, had congratulated Mohammed on his efforts to create effective measures of resolving the situation, even as he stated his readiness to support him in that direction.
Like the Bauchi governor, Wabara voiced deep concerns regarding the state of the party, particularly with respect to the internal issues within the National Working Committee, NWC and the ongoing crisis in Rivers State noting that, “The BoT is planning to engage both the contending parties in separate meetings with a view to resolving the lingering issue.
“We are engaging and contending with the party’s issues in separate meetings with a view to resolving the lingering issue,” the BoT chairman pointed out.