‘What we discussed during my meeting with Peter Obi’ — Bala Mohammed

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has disclosed details of his closed-door meeting with Peter Obi, saying their discussions focused on key national issues, including economic recovery and citizens’ welfare.

Mohammed, who shared details of the meeting in a post on X on Thursday, said he received Obi at the Government House in Bauchi, describing the engagement as timely.

“Today, I received the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a chieftain of the ADC, Mr. Peter Obi, at the Government House in Bauchi. Our discussions centered on critical national issues, including economic recovery and the welfare of our citizens,” he said.

The governor noted that the meeting also provided an opportunity to review the country’s political climate and the need for institutional strengthening.

“We also took time to review the evolving political landscape and emphasized the urgent need to strengthen our democratic institutions,” he added.

Mohammed commended Obi for the visit, stressing the importance of dialogue among political actors in addressing national challenges.

“I commended him for the visit, as engagements of this nature foster mutual understanding and help drive practical, people-focused solutions,” he said.

He further revealed that both leaders agreed on the need for political stakeholders to prioritise national interest over partisan considerations.

“We jointly urged all stakeholders to rise above partisanship and place the national interest at the forefront of all decisions,” Mohammed stated.

The meeting comes amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.