Bauchi governor denies VP rumours, focuses on Senate race
Bala Mohammed has denied reports linking him to a proposed presidential ticket with former President Goodluck Jonathan. The rumours suggested he might be considered as Jonathan's running mate for an upcoming election, but Mohammed insists his only political ambition is to contest for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat. He has urged the public to disregard any speculation about his involvement in other political arrangements. Mohammed recently left the Peoples Democratic Party for the Allied Peoples Movement.
Key takeaways
- Bala Mohammed dismissed claims of being considered as Goodluck Jonathan's vice-presidential running mate.
- The speculation followed a social media post by Nuhu Sada and reports of Jonathan being adopted as a presidential candidate by a PDP faction.
- Mohammed clarified that his focus is on contesting for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the Allied Peoples Movement.
- He urged the public to ignore any reports suggesting a different political course.
- Mohammed recently switched from the PDP to the Allied Peoples Movement due to internal party disputes.
