Senate · Bauchi South · 2027
Allied Peoples Movement (APM)Bala Mohammed
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Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (born 5 October 1958 at Duguri, Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State) is the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Bauchi South Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026, where he appears as Mohammad Bala Abdulkadir). He has been Governor of Bauchi State since 29 May 2019. An English graduate of the University of Maiduguri (BA, 1982), he worked as a journalist with the Mirage (Jos), the News Agency of Nigeria and The Democrat. He joined the federal civil service in 1984 and rose to director of administration at the Nigerian Railway Corporation and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. He was elected senator for Bauchi South on 21 April 2007 on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) ticket. In the Senate he was vice-chairman of the Aviation committee and secretary of the Northern Senators Forum. During President Yar'Adua's illness he was among the first senators to call for section 144 of the Constitution to be invoked. Acting President Goodluck Jonathan appointed him Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on 6 April 2010. He moved from the ANPP to the PDP soon after and stayed in the post until the Jonathan government left office in 2015. He won the PDP governorship primary in 2018 with 1,335 votes. In the governorship election of 9 March 2019, which needed a supplementary poll on 23 March, he beat Governor Mohammed Abubakar (APC) by 515,113 votes to 500,625. The Supreme Court upheld that result on 20 January 2020. He got 20 votes in the PDP presidential primary of 28 May 2022 and was then the only candidate in the party's governorship primary on 4 June 2022. He was re-elected on 18 March 2023 with 525,280 votes to 432,272 for Sadique Abubakar (APC), and the Supreme Court affirmed the result on 12 January 2024. He chaired the PDP Governors' Forum. After the Supreme Court voided the rival PDP conventions, he left the PDP for the APM on 2 May 2026, and the APM affirmed him by consensus as its Bauchi South candidate on 28 May 2026. The EFCC detained him from 24 October to 8 December 2016. On 26 April 2018 the FCT High Court ruled that holding him after he was granted bail was illegal and awarded him N5 million. On 10 May 2017 he was arraigned at the FCT High Court on six counts of abuse of office from his time as minister, including an alleged N550 million house received as gratification and undeclared assets. He pleaded not guilty and calls the case politically motivated. The trial has been suspended since he became governor in 2019 because of his immunity. In June 2020 the ICPC seized an Abuja plot it says he allocated, as minister, to a school linked to his family; he denies any wrongdoing. Since December 2025 he has been named, though not charged, in the EFCC's terrorism-financing case against his finance commissioner and other officials. He says the agency is persecuting him for refusing to join the APC, which the EFCC denies.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 11 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)"
6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Bala Mohammed was elected as a Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on April 21, 2007 to represent the good people of Bauchi South Senatorial District. He occupied the respected seat in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly until his appointment as the Hon Minister of Federal Capital Territory in April 2010."
Bala Mohammed was elected as a Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on April 21, 2007 to represent the good people of Bauchi South Senatorial District. He occupied the respected seat in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly until his appointment as the Hon Minister of Federal Capital Territory in April 2010.
- The Punch
2026-05-03: "Announcing his new political platform, Mohammed added, “Consequently, after extensive consultations, we have taken a firm and strategic decision to join the Allied Peoples Movement.”"
Announcing his new political platform, Mohammed added, “Consequently, after extensive consultations, we have taken a firm and strategic decision to join the Allied Peoples Movement.”
- Premium Times
2023-03-20: "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes."
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes.
- Premium Times
2020-06-16: "The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has seized a property in Abuja traced to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed."
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has seized a property in Abuja traced to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
- Premium Times (profile; source: Bauchi State Government)
2021-01-25: "In that fiercely fought election, Bala Mohammed, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scored 515,113 votes to defeat the then-incumbent governor, Muhammed Abubakar, who polled 500, 625 votes."
In that fiercely fought election, Bala Mohammed, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scored 515,113 votes to defeat the then-incumbent governor, Muhammed Abubakar, who polled 500, 625 votes.
- Leadership
2026-05-28: "The party also affirmed Governor Bala Mohammed as its candidate for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections."
The party also affirmed Governor Bala Mohammed as its candidate for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections.
- Daily Trust (via allAfrica; read via web.archive.org)
2010-05-17: "Senator Mohammed was appointed as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on April 6 by then Acting President Jonathan. His appointment was seen largely as a compensation for his role towards the emergence of Jonathan as acting president on the floor of the Senate."
Senator Mohammed was appointed as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on April 6 by then Acting President Jonathan. His appointment was seen largely as a compensation for his role towards the emergence of Jonathan as acting president on the floor of the Senate.
- Premium Times
2019-03-28: "He was subsequently slammed with an initial N864 million fraud. He was then arraigned on May 10, 2017, before Abubakar Talba of the Gudu Division of the Federal Capital Territory High Court and granted a bail, which he has enjoyed ever since, as his trial proceeded in court."
He was subsequently slammed with an initial N864 million fraud. He was then arraigned on May 10, 2017, before Abubakar Talba of the Gudu Division of the Federal Capital Territory High Court and granted a bail, which he has enjoyed ever since, as his trial proceeded in court.
- Premium Times
2026-01-11: "Mr Mohammed, who enjoys immunity from prosecution as a sitting governor, said the EFCC was targeting his officials at the behest of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a political rival within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)."
Mr Mohammed, who enjoys immunity from prosecution as a sitting governor, said the EFCC was targeting his officials at the behest of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a political rival within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- The Punch (NAN)
2018-04-26: "Delivering judgment on the suit, Baba-Yusuf held that while the detention from October 24 till November 29 was lawful, his continued detention after he was granted bail on November 29 was illegal."
Delivering judgment on the suit, Baba-Yusuf held that while the detention from October 24 till November 29 was lawful, his continued detention after he was granted bail on November 29 was illegal.
School years & education
1965–1971
Duguri Primary School, Bauchi
First School Leaving Certificate · Duguri, Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)"
6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He attended Duguri Primary School, Bauchi from 1965 to 1971 where he secured his First School Leaving Certificate. After that he was admitted into the Government Secondary School Bauchi from 1972 to 1976 where he passed his WASCE."
He attended Duguri Primary School, Bauchi from 1965 to 1971 where he secured his First School Leaving Certificate. After that he was admitted into the Government Secondary School Bauchi from 1972 to 1976 where he passed his WASCE.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;"
B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
1972–1976
Government Secondary School, Bauchi
West African School Certificate (WASC) · Bauchi, Bauchi State
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)"
6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He attended Duguri Primary School, Bauchi from 1965 to 1971 where he secured his First School Leaving Certificate. After that he was admitted into the Government Secondary School Bauchi from 1972 to 1976 where he passed his WASCE."
He attended Duguri Primary School, Bauchi from 1965 to 1971 where he secured his First School Leaving Certificate. After that he was admitted into the Government Secondary School Bauchi from 1972 to 1976 where he passed his WASCE.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;"
B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
1977–1979
North-East College of Arts and Science
Advanced Level Certificate · Maiduguri, Borno State
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "From there he proceeded to North – East College of Art and Science between and 1977 and 1979 for his Advanced Level Certificate. From there he gained admission to the University of Maiduguri in 1979 and graduated in 1982 with BA Degree in English Language."
From there he proceeded to North – East College of Art and Science between and 1977 and 1979 for his Advanced Level Certificate. From there he gained admission to the University of Maiduguri in 1979 and graduated in 1982 with BA Degree in English Language.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;"
B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1979–1982
University of Maiduguri
BA (Hons) English Language · English Language · Maiduguri, Borno State
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)"
6 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR APM None 67 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH)
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "From there he proceeded to North – East College of Art and Science between and 1977 and 1979 for his Advanced Level Certificate. From there he gained admission to the University of Maiduguri in 1979 and graduated in 1982 with BA Degree in English Language."
From there he proceeded to North – East College of Art and Science between and 1977 and 1979 for his Advanced Level Certificate. From there he gained admission to the University of Maiduguri in 1979 and graduated in 1982 with BA Degree in English Language.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;"
B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;
- Premium Times (profile; source: Bauchi State Government)
2021-01-25: "Thereafter, he enrolled at the University of Maiduguri in 1979 and graduated in 1982 with BA Degree in English Language."
Thereafter, he enrolled at the University of Maiduguri in 1979 and graduated in 1982 with BA Degree in English Language.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
1988
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)
General management course · Management
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "H/E Senator Bala Mohammed attended the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in 1988 for a general management course. In 1997, he attended a capacity building training in Lagos and was given a certificate of the Institute of Purchase & Supplies."
H/E Senator Bala Mohammed attended the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in 1988 for a general management course. In 1997, he attended a capacity building training in Lagos and was given a certificate of the Institute of Purchase & Supplies.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;"
B.A; politician,administrator, b: October5, 1958; so:Bauchi; married; ed: Duguri Primary School,1965-71;Government SecondarySchool,Bauchi, 1972-76;North EastCollegeofArts&Science, 1976-78; Universityof Maiduguri, 1979-82;AdministrativeStaffCollegeof Nigeria;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1997
Institute of Purchase & Supplies
Certificate (capacity-building training) · Purchasing and supply · Lagos
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "H/E Senator Bala Mohammed attended the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in 1988 for a general management course. In 1997, he attended a capacity building training in Lagos and was given a certificate of the Institute of Purchase & Supplies."
H/E Senator Bala Mohammed attended the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in 1988 for a general management course. In 1997, he attended a capacity building training in Lagos and was given a certificate of the Institute of Purchase & Supplies.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
A working life
1982–1983
News Editor
Mirage Newspaper, Jos
Journalist who rose to news editor of the Mirage newspaper in Jos, 1982-1983, per his official profile.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He began his career as a journalist and rose to the position of News Editor of the Mirage Newspaper, Jos between 1982 and 1983."
He began his career as a journalist and rose to the position of News Editor of the Mirage Newspaper, Jos between 1982 and 1983.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1983–1984
State Editor (Benue)
The Democrat newspaper
State editor in charge of Benue for The Democrat, 1983-1984 (BLERF lists him as a reporter there in 1983).
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He moved over to the Democrat Newspaper where he worked as the newspaper’s State Editor in charge of Benue from 1983 to 1984."
He moved over to the Democrat Newspaper where he worked as the newspaper’s State Editor in charge of Benue from 1983 to 1984.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1984–1994
Administrative Officer
Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs
Joined the federal civil service in 1984 as an administrative officer in the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "In 1984, he left his promising journalism career for civil service when he got employed as an Administrative Officer under the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja."
In 1984, he left his promising journalism career for civil service when he got employed as an Administrative Officer under the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1994–1995
Principal Administrative Officer
Cabinet Secretariat, The Presidency
Promoted and redeployed in 1994 as principal administrative officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency.
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "promoted and redeployed as Principal Administrative Officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency."
promoted and redeployed as Principal Administrative Officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1995–1997
Chief Supplies Officer
Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals
Chief supplies officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals, 1995-1997.
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal"
He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1997–1999
Assistant Director
Federal Ministry of Power and Steel
Assistant director, Federal Ministry of Power and Steel, 1997-1999.
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal"
He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1999–2003
Deputy Director / Special Assistant to the Minister
Federal Ministry of Transport
Deputy director and special assistant to the Minister of Transport, 1999-2003 (BLERF: special assistant to a minister 2000-05).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal"
He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2003–2004
Special Assistant to the Minister
Federal Ministry of Aviation
Special assistant to the Minister of Aviation from September 2003.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency."
Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2003
Director of Administration
Nigerian Railway Corporation
Promoted director of administration, Nigerian Railway Corporation, in 2003 (BLERF dates this 2005-07).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency."
Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
From 2004
Director of Administration and Supplies
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Director of administration and supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, from January 2004 until he left the civil service for politics (exit year not stated).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency."
Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2007–2010
Secretary
Northern Senators Forum
Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum during his Senate term (2007-2010).
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- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "During his glorious tenure as a member of the Nigerian Senate, he served as the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation; Secretary, Northern Senators Forum; Member, Senate Committee on Communication; Member, Senate Committee on Finance; Member, Senate Committee on Public Accounts; Member, Senate Committee on Rules & Business; Member, Senate Committee on Environment; Member Senate Committee on Labour & Productivity and Member, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Jos crisis."
During his glorious tenure as a member of the Nigerian Senate, he served as the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation; Secretary, Northern Senators Forum; Member, Senate Committee on Communication; Member, Senate Committee on Finance; Member, Senate Committee on Public Accounts; Member, Senate Committee on Rules & Business; Member, Senate Committee on Environment; Member Senate Committee on Labour & Productivity and Member, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Jos crisis.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
Until 2026
Chairman
PDP Governors’ Forum
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (start date not found) until he left the PDP on 2 May 2026.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Punch
2026-04-01: "The development comes barely 24 hours after the governor, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, hosted a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal."
The development comes barely 24 hours after the governor, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, hosted a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
- Premium Times
2026-05-24: "His bid to pick the APM ticket is not under any contention after leaving the PDP, where he was the chairman of the party’s governors’ forum."
His bid to pick the APM ticket is not under any contention after leaving the PDP, where he was the chairman of the party’s governors’ forum.
- The Punch
Dates not recorded
News Reporter
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
News reporter with NAN early in his career (years not stated in his official profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He also had a stint as a News Reporter with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN)."
He also had a stint as a News Reporter with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN).
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
The path into public service
2010–2015
Minister
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Premium Times (profile; source: Bauchi State Government)
2021-01-25: "Bala Mohammed was elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on April 21, 2007, to represent Bauchi South Senatorial District. He occupied that position until his appointment as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in April 2010."
Bala Mohammed was elected Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on April 21, 2007, to represent Bauchi South Senatorial District. He occupied that position until his appointment as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in April 2010.
- Premium Times
2019-03-28: "Since his exit as Abuja minister in 2015 and until his election this month, Mr Mohammed faced corruption trial arising from alleged land racketeering."
Since his exit as Abuja minister in 2015 and until his election this month, Mr Mohammed faced corruption trial arising from alleged land racketeering.
- Daily Trust (via allAfrica; read via web.archive.org)
2010-05-17: "Senator Mohammed was appointed as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on April 6 by then Acting President Jonathan. His appointment was seen largely as a compensation for his role towards the emergence of Jonathan as acting president on the floor of the Senate."
Senator Mohammed was appointed as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on April 6 by then Acting President Jonathan. His appointment was seen largely as a compensation for his role towards the emergence of Jonathan as acting president on the floor of the Senate.
- Premium Times (profile; source: Bauchi State Government)
2019–present
Governor
Bauchi · Peoples Democratic Party → Allied Peoples Movement
Took office
Bauchi Governorship Cycle 2023-2027
Bauchi Governorship Cycle 2023-2027
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- Premium Times
2019-03-28: "Mr Mohammed, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP), was elected governor of Bauchi State on March 9, defeating incumbent Mohammed Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC)."
Mr Mohammed, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP), was elected governor of Bauchi State on March 9, defeating incumbent Mohammed Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Premium Times
2020-01-20: "The Supreme Court, on Monday, upheld the election of Bala Muhammed of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) as governor of Bauchi State."
The Supreme Court, on Monday, upheld the election of Bala Muhammed of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) as governor of Bauchi State.
- Premium Times
2019-05-29: "The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, was sworn in on Wednesday at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi."
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, was sworn in on Wednesday at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.
- Premium Times
2024-01-12: "A panel of the Supreme Court, led by Inyang Okoro, unanimously dismissed the appeal challenging Mr Mohammed’s victory on Friday."
A panel of the Supreme Court, led by Inyang Okoro, unanimously dismissed the appeal challenging Mr Mohammed’s victory on Friday.
- The Punch
2026-05-03: "Mohammed announced his defection on Saturday after what he described as a series of consultations with political stakeholders."
Mohammed announced his defection on Saturday after what he described as a series of consultations with political stakeholders.
- Leadership
2026-05-28: "The party also affirmed Governor Bala Mohammed as its candidate for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections."
The party also affirmed Governor Bala Mohammed as its candidate for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections.
- Premium Times
2023-03-20: "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes."
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes.
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About Bala MohammedBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
News Reporter · employee · Media
News reporter with NAN early in his career (years not stated in his official profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He also had a stint as a News Reporter with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN)."
He also had a stint as a News Reporter with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN).
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
From 2004
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Director of Administration and Supplies · employee · Public service
Director of administration and supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, from January 2004 until he left the civil service for politics (exit year not stated).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency."
Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
Until 2026
PDP Governors’ Forum
Chairman · Politics
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (start date not found) until he left the PDP on 2 May 2026.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Punch
2026-04-01: "The development comes barely 24 hours after the governor, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, hosted a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal."
The development comes barely 24 hours after the governor, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, hosted a delegation of the ADC led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
- Premium Times
2026-05-24: "His bid to pick the APM ticket is not under any contention after leaving the PDP, where he was the chairman of the party’s governors’ forum."
His bid to pick the APM ticket is not under any contention after leaving the PDP, where he was the chairman of the party’s governors’ forum.
- The Punch
2007–2010
Northern Senators Forum
Secretary · employee · Politics
Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum during his Senate term (2007-2010).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "During his glorious tenure as a member of the Nigerian Senate, he served as the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation; Secretary, Northern Senators Forum; Member, Senate Committee on Communication; Member, Senate Committee on Finance; Member, Senate Committee on Public Accounts; Member, Senate Committee on Rules & Business; Member, Senate Committee on Environment; Member Senate Committee on Labour & Productivity and Member, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Jos crisis."
During his glorious tenure as a member of the Nigerian Senate, he served as the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation; Secretary, Northern Senators Forum; Member, Senate Committee on Communication; Member, Senate Committee on Finance; Member, Senate Committee on Public Accounts; Member, Senate Committee on Rules & Business; Member, Senate Committee on Environment; Member Senate Committee on Labour & Productivity and Member, Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Jos crisis.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2003–2004
Federal Ministry of Aviation
Special Assistant to the Minister · employee · Public service
Special assistant to the Minister of Aviation from September 2003.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency."
Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2003
Nigerian Railway Corporation
Director of Administration · employee · Transport
Promoted director of administration, Nigerian Railway Corporation, in 2003 (BLERF dates this 2005-07).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency."
Senator Bala Mohammed was promoted as Director of Administration, Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003. Later in September that year, he became Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation. In January, he became Director of Administration and Supplies, Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1999–2003
Federal Ministry of Transport
Deputy Director / Special Assistant to the Minister · employee · Public service
Deputy director and special assistant to the Minister of Transport, 1999-2003 (BLERF: special assistant to a minister 2000-05).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal"
He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1997–1999
Federal Ministry of Power and Steel
Assistant Director · employee · Public service
Assistant director, Federal Ministry of Power and Steel, 1997-1999.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal"
He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1995–1997
Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals
Chief Supplies Officer · employee · Public service
Chief supplies officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals, 1995-1997.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal"
He was Chief Supplies Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995 to 1997. He rose to the position of Assistant Director in the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997. He held the position until 1999 when he was promoted Deputy Director/SA to the Hon Minister, Federal
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1994–1995
Cabinet Secretariat, The Presidency
Principal Administrative Officer · employee · Public service
Promoted and redeployed in 1994 as principal administrative officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "promoted and redeployed as Principal Administrative Officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency."
promoted and redeployed as Principal Administrative Officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1984–1994
Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs
Administrative Officer · employee · Public service
Joined the federal civil service in 1984 as an administrative officer in the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "In 1984, he left his promising journalism career for civil service when he got employed as an Administrative Officer under the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja."
In 1984, he left his promising journalism career for civil service when he got employed as an Administrative Officer under the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1983–1984
The Democrat newspaper
State Editor (Benue) · employee · Media
State editor in charge of Benue for The Democrat, 1983-1984 (BLERF lists him as a reporter there in 1983).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He moved over to the Democrat Newspaper where he worked as the newspaper’s State Editor in charge of Benue from 1983 to 1984."
He moved over to the Democrat Newspaper where he worked as the newspaper’s State Editor in charge of Benue from 1983 to 1984.
- BLERF (entry "MOHAMMED, Sen. Bala A."; last updated 27 Apr 2017)
2017-04-27: "en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;"
en Reporter,The Democrat, 1983;Administrative Officer, 1984- 2000; Special Asst to Minister,2000-05;dir. ofAdministrator, Nigerian Railway, 2005-7;
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
1982–1983
Mirage Newspaper, Jos
News Editor · employee · Media
Journalist who rose to news editor of the Mirage newspaper in Jos, 1982-1983, per his official profile.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "He began his career as a journalist and rose to the position of News Editor of the Mirage Newspaper, Jos between 1982 and 1983."
He began his career as a journalist and rose to the position of News Editor of the Mirage Newspaper, Jos between 1982 and 1983.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
Family in public life
Documented relationships with people in public life. A family connection alone does not establish a business interest or wrongdoing.
No sourced public-family connections have been published here yet.
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Allied Peoples Movement · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi South
Record notes
constituency: Bauchi South Senatorial District · also listed as: Mohammad Bala Abdulkadir · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 6, p.17; INEC name: MOHAMMAD BALA ABDULKADIR; age 67; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.A (HONOURS ENGLISH) · Primary: APM consensus candidate for Bauchi South. He picked the APM nomination form at the party's NEC meeting on Thursday 7 May 2026 and was affirmed, unopposed, at the APM affirmation held Thursday 28 May 2026 at Government House, Bauchi (no vote figures published). INEC's final list carries 12 Bauchi South candidates, among them Dabo Danjuma Adamu (PDP) and Shehu Yakubu Abdullahi (APC).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Bala Mohammed — senatorial 2027
- The Punch
2026-05-29: "Earlier, the state chairman of the APM, Auwal Isah, noted that the party’s candidates across the state emerged through consensus."
Earlier, the state chairman of the APM, Auwal Isah, noted that the party’s candidates across the state emerged through consensus.
- Leadership
2026-05-28: "The party also affirmed Governor Bala Mohammed as its candidate for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections."
The party also affirmed Governor Bala Mohammed as its candidate for the Bauchi South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections.
- The Punch
2026-05-07: "The governor, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, received the form during the APM National Executive Committee meeting on Thursday."
The governor, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, received the form during the APM National Executive Committee meeting on Thursday.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Gubernatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi
525,280 votes · 50.78%
Record notes
Declared Monday 20 March 2023 by returning officer Prof. Abdulkarim Mohammed: 525,280 votes (50.78% of 1,034,379 valid) to Sadique Abubakar (APC) 432,272 and Haliru Jika (NNPP) 60,496; won 15 of 20 LGAs. APC/Sadique Abubakar petition dismissed by the tribunal (20 Sept 2023), Court of Appeal (17 Nov 2023) and Supreme Court (12 Jan 2024).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Post
2023-11-17: "However, ruling on the matter on Friday, the panel of three justices, who were unanimous, upheld the verdict of the tribunal."
However, ruling on the matter on Friday, the panel of three justices, who were unanimous, upheld the verdict of the tribunal.
- Premium Times
2024-01-12: "A panel of the Supreme Court, led by Inyang Okoro, unanimously dismissed the appeal challenging Mr Mohammed’s victory on Friday."
A panel of the Supreme Court, led by Inyang Okoro, unanimously dismissed the appeal challenging Mr Mohammed’s victory on Friday.
- Daily Post
2023-09-20: "The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its governorship candidate, Sadique Abubakar."
The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its governorship candidate, Sadique Abubakar.
- Premium Times
2023-03-20: "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes."
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes.
- Daily Post
2022 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi
646 votes
Record notes
Rescheduled primary after Ibrahim Kashim, who won the 28 May 2022 primary while the governor ran for president, withdrew; sole contestant, 646 of 650 accredited delegates. A PRP suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/1302/2022, filed August 2022) sought to void the nomination for "double nomination"; its outcome was not found, and he stood in 2023.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Premium Times (NAN)
2022-06-04: "He said that Mr Mohammed as the sole contestant in the election polled 646 votes."
He said that Mr Mohammed as the sole contestant in the election polled 646 votes.
- The Punch
2022-08-10: "The PRP is contending that having participated as a candidate in the May 28, 2022 presidential primary of the PDP and later as a candidate in the PDP’s governorship primary in Bauchi State on June 4, 2022"
The PRP is contending that having participated as a candidate in the May 28, 2022 presidential primary of the PDP and later as a candidate in the PDP’s governorship primary in Bauchi State on June 4, 2022
- Premium Times (NAN)
2022 · Presidential primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost
20 votes
Record notes
PDP national convention presidential primary (28 May 2022, results announced overnight). Atiku Abubakar 371, Nyesom Wike 237, Bukola Saraki 70, Udom Emmanuel 38, Pius Anyim 14, Bala Mohammed 20.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Punch
2022-08-10: "The PRP is contending that having participated as a candidate in the May 28, 2022 presidential primary of the PDP and later as a candidate in the PDP’s governorship primary in Bauchi State on June 4, 2022"
The PRP is contending that having participated as a candidate in the May 28, 2022 presidential primary of the PDP and later as a candidate in the PDP’s governorship primary in Bauchi State on June 4, 2022
- The Punch
2022-05-28: "Other aspirants with the number of votes polled include Bukola Saraki – 70; Sam Ohuanbunwa – 1; Anyim Pius Anyim – 14; Udom Emmanuel – 38 votes; Bala Mohammed – 20."
Other aspirants with the number of votes polled include Bukola Saraki – 70; Sam Ohuanbunwa – 1; Anyim Pius Anyim – 14; Udom Emmanuel – 38 votes; Bala Mohammed – 20.
- The Punch
2019 · Gubernatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi
515,113 votes
Record notes
Poll 9 March 2019, declared inconclusive; supplementary election 23 March 2019; collation paused by a Federal High Court order on the APC candidate's suit and resumed 25 March; declared winner (Premium Times profile: 26 March 2019) with 515,113 votes to incumbent Mohammed Abubakar (APC) 500,625. Petition by APC/Abubakar dismissed by the tribunal (7 Oct 2019), Court of Appeal Jos (29 Nov 2019) and Supreme Court (20 Jan 2020).
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Premium Times (profile; source: Bauchi State Government)
2021-01-25: "In that fiercely fought election, Bala Mohammed, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scored 515,113 votes to defeat the then-incumbent governor, Muhammed Abubakar, who polled 500, 625 votes."
In that fiercely fought election, Bala Mohammed, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scored 515,113 votes to defeat the then-incumbent governor, Muhammed Abubakar, who polled 500, 625 votes.
- Premium Times
2019-03-28: "Mr Mohammed, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP), was elected governor of Bauchi State on March 9, defeating incumbent Mohammed Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC)."
Mr Mohammed, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP), was elected governor of Bauchi State on March 9, defeating incumbent Mohammed Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Premium Times
2020-01-20: "The Supreme Court, on Monday, upheld the election of Bala Muhammed of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) as governor of Bauchi State."
The Supreme Court, on Monday, upheld the election of Bala Muhammed of the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) as governor of Bauchi State.
- Premium Times (profile; source: Bauchi State Government)
2018 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi
1,335 votes
Record notes
PDP governorship primary for the 2019 election, reported by NAN on 1 October 2018 (primary day not stated). Opponents: Abdul Ningi (802 votes) and Adamu Gumba (15); 32 invalid votes.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Premium Times (NAN)
2018-10-01: "The chairman, PDP electoral panel for the state, announced that Mr Mohammed scored 1,335 votes to emerge winner, while Mr Ningi got 802 votes and Mr Gumba polled 15 votes."
The chairman, PDP electoral panel for the state, announced that Mr Mohammed scored 1,335 votes to emerge winner, while Mr Ningi got 802 votes and Mr Gumba polled 15 votes.
- Premium Times (NAN)
2007 · Senatorial election
Won · Bauchi · Bauchi South
Record notes
Elected on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) ticket (defunct; no party row, so party_acronym is empty). Vote figures and opponents not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Bala Mohammed was elected as a Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on April 21, 2007 to represent the good people of Bauchi South Senatorial District. He occupied the respected seat in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly until his appointment as the Hon Minister of Federal Capital Territory in April 2010."
Bala Mohammed was elected as a Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on April 21, 2007 to represent the good people of Bauchi South Senatorial District. He occupied the respected seat in the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly until his appointment as the Hon Minister of Federal Capital Territory in April 2010.
- Daily Trust (via allAfrica; read via web.archive.org)
2010-05-17: "Indications have emerged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Bala Mohammed may have dumped the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) under which he won the Senate seat to represent Bauchi South in 2007."
Indications have emerged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Bala Mohammed may have dumped the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) under which he won the Senate seat to represent Bauchi South in 2007.
- Premium Times
2026-05-24: "Mr Mohammed was in the Senate from 2007 to 2010 on the ticket of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) until he was appointed FCT minister by President Goodluck Jonathan."
Mr Mohammed was in the Senate from 2007 to 2010 on the ticket of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) until he was appointed FCT minister by President Goodluck Jonathan.
- Bauchi State Government (Governor’s Profile page)
Recognition
Outstanding Governor on Health Infrastructure Award (SCIRA 2026)
2026 · BusinessDay (States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Leadership
2026-06-26: "The award was presented at the States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) 2026, organised by BusinessDay Newspaper and held at the NAF Conference Centre and suites."
The award was presented at the States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) 2026, organised by BusinessDay Newspaper and held at the NAF Conference Centre and suites.
- Leadership
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