Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has described himself as a “freelance politician,” saying he is no longer strictly aligned to any political party following a closed-door meeting with Peter Obi.
He made the remark while hosting Obi and South-East stakeholders in Bauchi, where discussions centred on national unity, political cooperation, and possible realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
“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,” Mohammed said.
He added that the engagement was not driven by partisan interests but by broader national concerns, stressing that opposition figures were increasingly exploring common ground.
“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 added.
Mohammed commended Obi for his visit, describing it as an effort to build bridges across regions and promote unity.
He said ongoing political engagements among stakeholders were part of wider consultations on possible cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking earlier, Obi said his visit was aimed at strengthening national unity and collaboration among political actors.
“My purpose is to solicit support and cooperation among stakeholders… in our quest to unite this country,” he said.
He also dismissed speculation about defections or party mergers, insisting the discussions were focused on nation-building rather than party alignment.
“We are not inviting each other into political parties; we are inviting ourselves to build a better Nigeria,” Obi said.
The meeting was attended by several South-East political figures, including former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Senator Victor Umeh.
