- Governor Mohammed underscored the need for the opposition to come together, warning that division and animosity will only serve the interests of the ruling party.
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has called on the opposition to unite to rescue Nigeria and its people from the clutches of the current administration’s incompetence, impunity and corruption.
The governor made the call while addressing newsmen on Friday when he hosted former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, at the state’s government house.
Governor Mohammed underscored the need for the opposition to come together, warning that division and animosity will only serve the interests of the ruling party.
Mohammed noted that leadership must go beyond periodic politics and empty promises, insisting that Nigerian politicians must demonstrate knowledge, empathy and planning.
“Nigerian politics cannot be done with ego, differences, or personal interests. The opposition — PDP, ADC, SDP, LP — must come together. We must harmonise our interests in the interest of the people of Nigeria,” he declared.
According to him, the current All Progressive Congress-led administration has failed to tackle the country’s pressing economic and social problems.
“There is no budget, no plan — everything is about politics. We must come together to confront this Goliath and take Nigeria to the promised land with strategy and compassion.
The PDP Governors Forum chairman concluded by assuring Obi of his support and calling for a collaborative effort to present a united front that can challenge the ruling party and provide a better future for Nigerians.
In his remark, Obi reiterated the call for collaboration and a shift in the nation’s political culture.
“Your Excellency, let me continue to thank you for your warm reception and cordial relationship. I came to Bauchi to visit two schools of nursing, but beyond that, I came to meet my brother so we can talk about the problems of the people and how to solve them together,” Obi said.
“To all of us in the opposition, it’s important that we work together. It’s no longer about us — it’s about our country. Our politics must change. It must be the politics of development, competence, capacity, and compassion,” he added.