Bauchi governor refutes Jonathan VP rumors, sticks to Senate bid

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has firmly refuted circulating rumors that he is being considered as a running mate for former President Goodluck Jonathan in the upcoming 2027 general election. The speculation gained momentum after reports suggested Jonathan had emerged as the presidential candidate for a splinter faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

These claims gained traction on social media, with some reports even indicating that Jonathan had been adopted as the presidential flag bearer for a PDP faction led by Kabiru Turaki during a convention in Abuja. Although Jonathan did not attend the event, his certificate of return was reportedly received on his behalf.

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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).

However, Governor Mohammed has explicitly stated that his political aspirations remain focused elsewhere. In a direct response posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, he clarified his intentions. "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)," Mohammed wrote.

He urged the public and media to disregard any reports suggesting a different political trajectory. "Any reports suggesting a different political course should be disregarded as speculative and inaccurate," the governor stated. This clarification comes shortly after Mohammed's departure from the PDP, reportedly due to lingering internal disputes within the main opposition party, and his subsequent joining of the APM. His statement serves to dispel speculation about his political future and reaffirm his commitment to the senatorial race.

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Any reports suggesting a different political course should be disregarded as speculative and inaccurate.