{
  "id": 13318300,
  "title": "Bauchi: NDC Supporters Defect to APM, Cite Governor’s Achievements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bauchi-ndc-supporters-defect-to-apm-cite-governors-achievements",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:34:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/10/bauchi-ndc-supporters-defect-to-apm-cite-governors-achievements/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Bauchi State, a significant number of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters have switched allegiance to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), praising Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s accomplishments. Mr. Muntaqa Ahmad Zubairu, the Chairman of the party’s defectors, announced their decision during a meeting with Governor Mohammed. The NDC supporters highlighted the governor’s contributions to infrastructure development and other governance aspects as the driving force behind their switch. They expressed faith in Governor Mohammed’s leadership and acknowledged his administration’s projects, leading to their decision to align with the APM. The shift marks a notable political realignment in Bauchi State, with supporters from the NDC joining the APM to support the governor and his administration. This development underscores the importance of continued governance and the completion of ongoing projects, according to the defection. Governor Mohammed welcomed the NDC supporters into the APM, expressing gratitude for their confidence in his administration and assuring them of his commitment to inclusive leadership, sustainable development, and improving the lives of Bauchi State residents. The governor also encouraged the new members to collaborate with party members to achieve movement objectives and advance the state’s development.",
  "summary": "Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi A large number of supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bauchi State have defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), citing what they described as",
  "key_points": [
    "NDC supporters defect to APM in Bauchi State",
    "Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed praised for achievements",
    "Defectors cite infrastructure development as key factor"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The defection of NDC supporters to the APM reinforces Governor Mohammed's influence in Bauchi State, validating his administration's projects and signalling a shift in the state's political landscape.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}