By: Priye David
The Fix PDP, Fix Nigeria Group has strongly condemned recent reports allegedly linking Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, to terrorism financing, describing the claims as a smear campaign that is “unfortunate, sad, and a joke taken too far.”
In a statement issued by Mr. Priye David, a member of the group from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the organisation said the allegations were baseless and aimed at tarnishing the image of a man with a long-standing record of public service and integrity.
According to David,
Senator Bala Mohammed has enjoyed an illustrious career as a public servant and technocrat of high repute, serving Nigeria diligently across several sensitive national assignments. He recalled that during Bala Mohammed’s tenure as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, he played a pivotal role in the development and establishment of key districts in Abuja, including Jahi, Guzape, Wuye, and Katampe.
“These are verifiable landmarks of service and vision. It is therefore absurd for anyone to suddenly attempt to paint such a figure as a financier of terrorism without a shred of credible evidence,” the statement said.
The group noted that Governor Bala Mohammed remains one of the most outspoken and principled leaders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), consistently advocating for internal democracy and fighting for the soul and survival of the party. It warned that attempts to label him with such damaging allegations not only undermine his person but also erode the core tenets of democracy, free speech, and fair political competition.
Mr. David further questioned the selective outrage that often accompanies such allegations, pointing to what he described as unresolved issues from the past. He recalled that during the Buhari administration, it was widely reported that the Federal Government openly engaged and funded Miyetti Allah, a development that sparked national controversy at the time.
He also raised concerns over the case of Senator Shehu Buba, who was recently removed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security. According to David, the senator was widely reported to have sponsored the wives of bandits for pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, yet no clear public accountability or decisive action followed those revelations.
“What was done to him? Nigerians deserve consistency and sincerity in the fight against terrorism, not selective accusations driven by politics,” David queried.
The Fix PDP, Fix Nigeria Group called on Nigerians to reject what it described as politically motivated propaganda and urged security agencies to focus on credible intelligence, due process, and professionalism rather than unsubstantiated media trials.
The group reaffirmed its confidence in Governor Bala Mohammed, insisting that history, records, and facts remain his strongest defence against what it termed a desperate and malicious campaign.
Mr Priye David of the Fix PDP, Fix NIGERIA group writes from FCT, Abuja
