Fresh Crisis Rocks Peoples Democratic Party In Bauchi State As Nyesom Wike Camp Installs Toro As Chairman

The congress also produced a new state executive committee through a consensus arrangement reportedly reached by party stakeholders.

The development highlights the continuing division within the party in the state, as another faction recognises a different leadership.

The outgoing chairman of the Bauchi State PDP Caretaker Committee, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, announced the outcome of the congress in a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

According to him, party stakeholders and aspirants agreed to adopt a consensus approach in selecting members of the new state executive council. He stated that the congress was conducted peacefully and drew participation from party leaders across the state.

Mohammed added that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present to monitor the exercise, while security agencies also provided coverage.

He expressed appreciation to the people of Bauchi State and the national leadership of the party for the opportunity to serve as caretaker chairman, noting that his tenure came to an end with the emergence of the new leadership.

Mohammed also commended the electoral body and security agencies for ensuring that the congress proceeded smoothly, describing the exercise as orderly and peaceful.

Apart from Toro as chairman, the congress elected Bashir Tahir Misau as deputy chairman. Other members of the newly constituted state executive committee include Nazif Sabo Likita Jama’are as secretary, Muktar Abdullahi Milo Udubo as Vice Chairman (North), Abdullahi Hassan Ningi as Vice Chairman (Central), and Abdullahi Muhammad Barau as Vice Chairman (South).

Also elected were Umar Abdulkadir Sarki as organising secretary and Godfrey Mannasseh Marti as publicity secretary.

Other officials include Isa Umar Kakara Zaki as treasurer, Zulaihat D. Mallam as women leader, Haruna Yakubu Jagaban Dass as auditor, and Hamza Abubakar Giade as financial secretary.

The list also features Abdullahi Abdulkareem Mai Kare as youth leader and Yahaya A. Garkuwa as legal adviser.

However, the emergence of the new leadership further reflects the deepening crisis within the Bauchi State chapter of the PDP.

Another faction of the party, loyal to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, reportedly recognises Sama’ila Adamu Burga as the legitimate state chairman.

This situation has effectively created two parallel leadership structures within the party in the state, intensifying internal tensions ahead of upcoming general elections.