In an effort to strengthen opposition politics in Nigeria, Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State and chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, has expressed his willingness to collaborate with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election.
After a private meeting with Obi at Government House in Bauchi on Thursday, Mohammed said he and the PDP admire Obi’s political style and his national vision.
He said, “We have a lot of respect and admiration for him because of his style of politics, his statesmanship, his versatile nature, and his deep knowledge of the economy and governance.
“Peter Obi has a clear vision of where politics and politicians should be in terms of bringing good governance, impacting the people, and uniting the country. It is always a delight to listen to him because of his deep knowledge and mastery of statistics.
“I appreciate what he is doing as a leader of the opposition because, whether we like it or not, he is now the face of opposition politics in Nigeria.
“I want to say clearly that I am ready to work with Peter Obi. We must come together to bring good governance, offer a vibrant opposition with vision and strategy, and rescue this country from mediocrities parading themselves as leaders.
“The time has come for us to step out and act with sincerity and focus. Our coming together is a message, and this message will resonate because my fellow governors support this kind of alliance.”