Bala Mohammed Picks APM Nomination Form for Bauchi South Senate Race

Bala Mohammed has officially obtained the nomination form of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to contest for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development marks a significant political move for the Bauchi State governor, coming shortly after reports of his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APM.

Mohammed picked up the nomination form during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where he addressed party stakeholders and supporters, saying his decision was driven by the need to protect democratic values and ensure fair political participation.

According to him, the nation’s political space is increasingly facing challenges of political intimidation and undemocratic practices, which he said informed his decision to align with a new platform.

The move signals Mohammed’s intention to return to the National Assembly, having previously represented Bauchi South in the Senate between 2007 and 2010 before serving as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and later emerging as governor of Bauchi State.

Political observers say his entry into the Bauchi South senatorial race could reshape the political landscape in the state ahead of the next election cycle, as parties begin early mobilization and realignment.

The development has already generated reactions within Bauchi’s political circles, with supporters describing it as a strategic step, while critics see it as part of broader political calculations ahead of 2027.