The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to take over power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
The party has made it clear that the first step to achieving this goal is to put in place a machine to unite all party members and organs at all levels of the party.
Through a communiqué issued at the conclusion of the PDP Governors Forum meeting held in Jos yesterday, the party called for unity among its members.
The party expressed its determination to maintain the party as a reliable foundation for democratic governance.
In a communiqué read by Forum Chairman and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, the governors expressed their condolences to Akwa Ibom State Governor Imo Eno on the loss of the President and the National Executive Council (NEC). The postponement of the meeting was welcomed. wife.
However, the forum has asked the National Working Committee (NWC) to coordinate discussions with party officials to ensure a meeting is held by February 2025, when all leadership and governance issues need to be resolved. recommended to do so.
In a seven-point communiqué, the governors stated the following: “The forum takes note of the concerns of Nigerians, the founding fathers of the PDP, our elders and the members of our great party.”
“The Forum wishes to state unequivocally its determination to ensure the unity and cohesion of this great party that Nigerians have come to rely on as the best foundation for democratic governance.
“The Forum sympathizes with our colleague, His Excellency Governor Umo Eno Eno, and expresses our sympathy to the National Executive Council of the Party for the scheduled burial of his beloved wife who passed away at the NEC scheduled for the same day. have been forced to accept the latest postponement of the meeting.
“This forum expresses its sympathy with Nigerians suffering from economic hardship and calls for a review of federal government policies to improve the welfare of the people.”
The governors expressed concern over the integrity of recent elections, particularly in Edo and Ondo states, alleging rigging by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and calling for judicial and legislative action to protect democracy. I asked for
