The proposed defection of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress has failed following disagreements over control of party structures in the state.

Saturday Telegraph gathered that talks between the governor’s camp and APC leaders reportedly ended without agreement after the ruling party rejected a proposed 60–40 power-sharing arrangement.

Despite the breakdown in negotiations, Mohammed and his supporters have indicated readiness to explore other political options, with consultations ongoing at various levels.

Speaking to journalists in Bauchi, the Chairman of the Turaki-led PDP faction, Sama’ila Burga, said the APC was unwilling to accommodate the existing PDP structure alongside the state government.

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He revealed that the APC initiated the discussions through the governor, involving its national leadership and the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, who visited Bauchi to persuade Mohammed to join the party.

However, he said the talks stalled after the APC declined the proposed sharing formula, which he noted had been used in similar political realignments elsewhere.

“This is how it has been done in other places where governors defected to APC. They rejected this formula and we have closed that discussion.

“You cannot expect a government bringing its structure from ward level to the state not to have control of the party,” Burga said.

He added, “We have called for this press conference at the instance of His Excellency, the Governor, who is leading the discussions.”

Burga further disclosed that after consultations with stakeholders, the PDP faction resolved to end the talks.

“After careful consideration, it became clear that the conditions collectively advanced for such a political realignment were not accepted by the APC leadership.

“In light of this, we want to announce that the discussions have not yielded a conclusive outcome and are hereby formally discontinued,” he said.

He noted that the group is now weighing alternative political platforms.

“While we appreciate the outreach and engagement by the APC, we wish to state unequivocally that the process has now been brought to a close.

“Consequently, the PDP in Bauchi State, in consultation with His Excellency and other critical stakeholders, is actively considering all available political options other than the APC to determine the most suitable path forward in line with the aspirations and best interests of the people of Bauchi State,” Burga added.