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ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – Ahead of the August convention and as a prelude to fine-tune things prior to 2027 election, governors elected on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) are meeting today in Abuja for the 5th edition of the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) under the 2025 calendar.

According to the statement released on the official X account handle of the PDP Governor’s Forum, the high-level meeting, which took place at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, was chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and features a broad assembly of current PDP governors, former state leaders, and party officials.

Key topics on the agenda include pressing national issues, strategies to strengthen internal party unity, and early preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The Forum also hosted the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Acting National Chairman Ambassador Iliya Damagum, signaling a coordinated effort between elected officials and the party’s national leadership.

Among the current governors in attendance are:

Governor Agbu Kefas (Taraba)
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa)
Governor Dauda Lawal (Zamfara)
Governor Ademola Adeleke (Osun)
Governor Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom)
Governor Peter Mbah (Enugu)
Governor Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau)
Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo)
Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo (Bayelsa)

The gathering also sees the return of prominent former governors, including:

Dr. Bukola Saraki (Kwara and former Senate President)
Sen. Ahmed Makarfi (Kaduna)
Sen. Liyel Imoke (Cross River)
Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia)
Sen. Gabriel Suswam (Benue)
Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau (Kano)
Mr. Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom)

The Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, also played a key coordinating role during the proceedings.

As political alignment and internal restructuring gain momentum across Nigeria’s political landscape, today’s meeting is expected to shape the PDP’s path forward as it positions itself for a return to power in 2027.

OYO – Embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was visibly absent when his colleagues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday to discuss extant national issues.

The meeting was chaired by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who doubles as the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum.

Governor Ademola Adeleke (Osun); Governor Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa); Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Governor Douye Diri (Bayelsa); Governor Dauda Lawal (Zamfara); Governor Agbu Kefas (Taraba); Governor Peter Mbah (Enugu); Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, Akon Eyakenyi; Delta State Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme.

**PDP Governors meet in Asaba, the Delta State capital on January 31, 2025.**

In a communique released after the meeting, the Forum said the party is not prepared to join any coalition or merger, amid recent speculations of possible party alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.

After the meeting which lasted about six hours behind closed doors, Mohammed, who read the communique clarified that rather, the PDP remains open to welcoming individuals, parties, and groups committed to rescuing Nigeria and promoting good governance,

“The Forum resolved that the PDP will not join any coalition or merger. However, as a major opposition party, it welcomes any party, persons, or groups willing to join it with a view to wrestling power and enthroning good leadership in 2027,” the communique read.

The Forum also declared its solidarity for Fubara who was earlier suspended by President Bola Tinubu who imposed a state of emergency on the state.

On the spate of insecurity in parts of the country, the Forum expressed concerns over the rising insecurity in Borno, Katsina, Edo, and Plateau states.

The group called for a review and reorganisation of the nation’s security architecture, advocating a bottom-up approach that empowers sub-national governments to play a more active role in safeguarding their territories.

The Forum also announced plans to hold a national meeting on May 27, 2025, where a Zoning Committee would be constituted ahead of the party’s national convention scheduled for August 28 to 30, 2025, in Kano.

The communique also listed members of the Zoning and National Convention Committees, with Governor Diri named Chairman of the Zoning Committee, and Governor Fintiri heading the National Convention Committee.

ABUJA- The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has advised President Bola Tinubu to reverse the state of emergency declared in Rivers.

The Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, described the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers as unconstitutional.

Mohammed stated that it was illegal and unacceptable for the president to suspend democratically elected officials of a state.

“The PDPGF has noted with concern the suspension of democratically elected officials in Rivers by the president. We state categorically that this is a threat to democracy.

“This is a premeditated attack on Rivers, the PDP and other opposition parties in the country. It is a great threat to democracy, and an ill wind that will blow no one any good.

“It is a dangerous course of action that will not only endanger our hard earned democracy, but deepen crisis in the country, ” the statement read in parts.

The PDPGF chairman further said that the president’s action would exacerbate the crises in the nation, deepen mistrust, elevate security threats, and destroy the economy.

In a related development, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the emergency rule declaration in Rivers as unconstitutional.

The President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, said in a statement on Wednesday that declaration of emergency rule remained an extraordinary measure that must be invoked strictly within constitutional limits.

“The NBA affirms its commitment to upholding the constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring that the rule of law prevails in Nigeria.

“The removal of elected officials under the pretext of emergency rule is unconstitutional and unacceptable,” he said.

He urged Tinubu to reverse the declaration in the interest of democracy and the wellbeing of Rivers people.(NAN)

ASABA- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum on Friday urged Nigerians not to despair but keep hope alive despite the present hardship in the country.

The forum made the call in a 7-points communique read by its Chairman, and Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed after its first and closed door meeting for the year 2025 held at Government House, Asaba, Delta capital city.

The Communique was signed by Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State; the host Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta; Douye Diri of Bayelsa; Peter Mba of Enugu; Dauda Lawal of Zamfara; Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom; Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers; Ademola Adeleke of Osun.

Others are Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa; Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau; Seyi Makinde of Oyo, represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal; and Dr Emmanuel Agbo – DG PDP Governors’ Forum.

The forum also used the occasion to review the performance of member states in particular, and the state of the nation in general, as well as developments in the party, as at the end of 2024.

It noted the monumental socio-economic, security, infrastructure and other challenges that confronted the nation during the period.

It commended governors of member states for pursuing policies and programmes that not only ameliorated the plight of the people but were aimed at creating the foundation for sustainable development in their various states.

The forum also noted that the macro-economic policies of the Federal Government have inflicted hardship and pain on the polity and called on the Federal Government to either revisit or rejig its macro-economic policies to ameliorate and or stop the hardship and pains inflicted on Nigerians.

According to the forum, no meaningful and impactful achievements in the states will be achieved until the harsh policies are addressed.

It lauded the ongoing efforts at resolving the crisis in the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) on the position of the National Secretary, and reaffirmed its support for the Court of Appeal judgment.

It, however, advised the NWC to set up the machinery for the effective implementation of the court judgment.

The forum commended the country’s valiant and patriotic Armed Forces and Security Agencies for maintaining the frontline in securing the country and the gains of our gallant personnel against bandits in parts of the country.

However, it viewed with deep concern, the resurgence of brazen non-state actors and called for the strengthening of the nation’s security architecture.

It expressed gratitude to the host Gov. Oborevwori, and the people of Delta for their hospitality and friendly disposition that had yielded the successful, well-structured and impactful meeting.

It also lauded Oborevwori’s giant strides recorded by his administration in the areas of infrastructure, environmental remediation, people empowerment and combating insecurity.

“Nigerians do not despair in the face of the prevailing hardships, the PDP will remain committed to returning our great nation to the glorious days of pre-2015 era of manageable costs of living, security of lives and property and greater unity and prosperity for all citizens,”it said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagun was also in attendance.(NAN)