Ismaeel Aleem
A faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, dubbed the APC Credibility Forum, has launched early consultations to forge a consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections, aiming to avert past internal rifts.
The initiative was announced by the Forum’s Acting Chairman, Dan’Umma Bello, following an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Bauchi.
Bello emphasised the need to unite key party figures to prevent divisions that previously undermined the party’s electoral performance.
“Whilst the party boasts five robust aspirants, our emphasis lies on unity, coordination, and selecting a candidate who embodies the membership’s shared aspirations,” Bello stated.
He described Bauchi as “inherently an APC stronghold” and stressed the necessity of genuine intent to regain the governorship via the ballot box.
All five aspirants were represented at the gathering, with their delegates pledging collaboration under a unified banner.
The hopefuls include Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; Senator Shehu Buba Umar; former Governor M. A. Abubakar (SAN); and Alhaji Bala Hadis. Additional representatives covered Alhaji Muhammadu Ṣadé, Hon. Gazali Abubakar Wunti, and others.
Bello highlighted agreements on prioritising party cohesion, strategic foresight, and policy-focused discourse.
The Forum has garnered firm backing from diverse stakeholders committed to delivering effective APC leadership in the state.
He called on members to tolerate divergent opinions and collaborate collectively to restore APC control.
