Politics Is About Sacrifice, Not Self-Interest – Gov Bala On 2027 PDP Zoning Ticket To South
By Khalid Idris Doya
Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has reaffirmed his support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decision for zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing the move as a step toward unity, fairness, and democratic progress.
Speaking to journalists in Bauchi on Tuesday, shortly after returning from Abuja where the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) ratified the zoning formula, Governor Mohammed (from Northeast zone) announced that he had withdrawn his presidential ambition in the interest of party cohesion.
According to him, his decision was guided by a deep sense of fairness, sacrifice, and commitment to preserving the PDP’s zoning arrangement.
"I am very satisfied with the resolution because I was part of the process, from the arrangement, the strategy, to the delivery. It is an all-inclusive decision," he said.
He explained that the PDP had also resolved to sustain the existing zoning formula for party offices while affirming that the presidential ticket would remain in the South.
He also confirmed that the party NEC scheduled its next meetings for October 15 and November 15 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Mohammed stressed that politics should not be driven by personal ambition but by service, sacrifice, and national development.
"Nigerians should know that politics is not about self-interest. Everything is predicated on sacrifice. We must live and let live, respect each other, and remember that power comes from God,' he added.
The governor emphasised that his priority was ensuring the PDP emerged victorious in 2027 by fielding credible candidates capable of winning elections.
"What matters most to me is unity, peace, and the sustenance of democracy in our party and in Nigeria. I believe it is time to give the South a chance, for the sake of justice and democratic progress," he stated.
Calling on party members to remain loyal and united, Mohammed urged all stakeholders to embrace the zoning decision with strength and resolve.
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