Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has rejected reports claiming he is being considered as the running mate to former President Goodluck Jonathan in a proposed 2027 presidential ticket.
According to Channels Television, speculation emerged after Jonathan was adopted as the presidential candidate of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Turaki during a special national convention held in Abuja on Saturday.
The reports gained traction on social media following claims that Mohammed could be selected as Jonathan’s vice-presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. The speculation was further fuelled by comments from ADC chieftain Nuhu Sada on X.
However, Mohammed swiftly dismissed the claims, describing them as inaccurate and speculative.
In a statement posted on his verified X account on Sunday, the governor said his political focus remains on contesting for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement.
“Thank you for your interest in my political aspirations. However, for the sake of clarity, my focus remains firmly on contesting for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM),” he stated.
Mohammed also urged the public to ignore reports suggesting he was pursuing any other political ambition.
“Any reports suggesting a different political course should be disregarded as speculative and inaccurate,” he added.
The governor recently defected from the PDP to the APM amid the prolonged leadership crisis and internal disagreements within the opposition party.
Jonathan’s adoption by the Turaki-led PDP faction has added another layer to the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. The former president was absent from the convention where he was ratified as the faction’s candidate, with his certificate of return received on his behalf by Bayelsa lawmaker Fred Agbedi.
Channels Television reported that Mohammed’s latest statement was aimed at ending speculation over his political future and reaffirming his intention to pursue a Senate seat rather than a vice-presidential bid.
