Bala Mohammed Alleges Reputation Sabotage, Points Fingers At Wike; FCT Minister Strikes Back

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has accused certain political actors of deliberately attempting to tarnish his reputation and integrity, dismissing claims linking him to terrorism financing as baseless and politically motivated.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The governor made the remarks on Thursday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television. He described Bauchi as one of the safest states in the North-East, insisting there is no justification for associating him with banditry or insecurity.

“As a serving governor, my state is the most secure in the North-East, if not in northern Nigeria. We achieved this through knowledge, tact, and wisdom. Nothing of that sort has ever been associated with me,” he said.

Accusations Against Wike

Mohammed directly accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of orchestrating attempts to link him to banditry and destabilize Bauchi State.

“I know the shenanigans, the mud-slinging, giving a dog a bad name to hang it. Opposition leaders like me must be destroyed. Otherwise, there is no reason to associate me with banditry,” he said, describing the allegations as painful and potentially career-damaging.

“A rising politician, a leader of the opposition, being accused of terrorism—it is very painful,” Mohammed added.

He also claimed that efforts had been made to implicate his relatives in corruption cases, insisting the accusations were unfounded. “One of my nephews was mentioned in a corruption charge, and there was nothing—absolutely nothing,” he said.

According to the governor, he has written to the Attorney General of the Federation, copied relevant security agencies, and indicated that he may escalate the matter to the international community for protection, describing the situation as a violation of his fundamental human rights.

Mohammed further alleged that individuals within President Bola Tinubu’s circle were pressuring him to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Criticism of Wike

Mohammed did not hold back in criticizing Wike, describing him as an “undertaker” within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“He is not a genuine member of the PDP. He is an undertaker in our party. You cannot be in two places at the same time—it’s against the rule of nature,” he said, warning that political intolerance, arrogance, and impunity among leaders could have grave consequences for the country.

Wike Responds

Reacting during a “thank you” visit to Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday, Wike dismissed Mohammed’s allegations as attempts to deflect blame for his own political challenges.

“I watched what the Bauchi governor is saying—that all his problems are because of me. If I had such power to destabilize his state, why would he be fighting?” Wike asked.

The former Rivers State governor insisted Mohammed’s challenges were self-inflicted and unrelated to him. “Go and face your problem. You came to my state; I warned you to leave it alone. Today, he doesn’t even have a party to present a successor,” Wike said.

On claims linking him to alleged pressure from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Mohammed’s associates, Wike distanced himself from the anti-graft agency. “If EFCC is pursuing them and he says it’s me, what’s my business? If your state is clean, go there and enjoy yourself,” he added.

Wike maintained that his disputes with Mohammed are strictly about party leadership and not personal finances or governance, urging the Bauchi governor to “face his problems” and leave him out of the matter.