Governor Bala Mohammed has described himself as a “freelance politician,” signalling a shift away from firm allegiance to any political party as opposition figures intensify consultations ahead of future elections.

Mohammed made the remark while hosting Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside South-East stakeholders in Bauchi.

“Neither PDP nor ADC is standing alone. I am a freelance politician now, and his party is also in limbo. We are looking up to the judiciary. Certainly, we are all in the opposition, and that is why I say this is a political discussion. We will not disclose everything we have discussed in terms of the ‘I’s and ‘t’s we have crossed,” he said.

The governor noted that ongoing engagements among opposition actors could reshape political alignments, stressing the importance of a viable platform for contesting elections.

“We cannot operate without a platform. At the end of the day, the current political situation may even help unify us and strengthen our chances of winning elections,” he added.

Mohammed also described Obi’s visit as part of broader efforts to promote national unity and bridge regional divides.

“He is talking about unifying the country, building bridges, and creating a new tomorrow for Nigeria. This is what we stand for,” he said.

Earlier, Obi clarified that the meeting was not about political defections but collaboration toward national development.

“We are not inviting each other into political parties; we are inviting ourselves to build a better Nigeria,” he said.

The development comes amid growing discussions within opposition circles over potential coalitions and realignments ahead of upcoming elections.