In a sign that it was ready to take the destiny of its future in its hand, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) rose from its 2025/7TH Meeting in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, insisting that it was fully committed to the resolutions of the PDP 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of July 2025 fixing November 15 2025 for much awaited National Convention.
In a Communique issued at the end of its meeting, the governors challenged leaders and members of the Party to resist all attempts to derail the convention by anti-party forces, noting that the PDP was the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring Nigeria along the path of good governance and national development.
The communique which was signed by the Forum’s chairman and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, said the governors extensively deliberated on the state of the nation, the security situation, the erosion of democratic values, as well as ongoing efforts to reposition the PDP and make adequate preparations for its forthcoming national convention.
The PDP governors expressed profound gratitude to members and supporters of the Party nationwide for their steadfast loyalty in the face of what they described as “serious intimidation and untold anti-democratic actions” of the APC-led Federal Government in the last bye-election.
The Forum commended the resilience of PDP leaders and members in overcoming orchestrated defections, stressing that such distractions could not diminish the party’s strong grassroots appeal or the growing public yearning for the return of affordable living and relative security experienced under PDP-led administrations.
The communique further stated; “The Forum urges members and supporters of our Great Party, as well as the entire citizenry, to hold fast to the vision and principles of the PDP, in spite of the growing intimidation of the opposition by the government in power.
“This sad situation should only be seen as the sign of the desperation of a political party with no agenda, no vision and doomed to face inevitable rejection by the masses.
“The Forum, particularly commends initiatives by the government of Zamfara State in significantly curbing insecurity within the state; but condemns the continued monstrous killings in Katsina, Plateau, Niger and Benue States and other parts of the country and calls on the federal government to be more responsive to the lives and properties of the citizenry.
“The Forum thanks the Government and people of Zamfara State for not only hosting the 2025/7TH Meeting, but the uncommon hospitality extended to all; and also congratulate Governor Dauda Lawal on his exemplary leadership and notable achievements in infrastructure, health, education, other social services, and security.
“The Forum commiserates with the Government and people of Zamfara State on the passing of the Emir of Gusau, and equally with the Government and people of Oyo State over the recent loss of traditional rulers.
The meeting was attended by Governors Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Bauchi State) – Chairman, Dr. Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State)– Host Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas (Taraba State), Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa State), Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Senator Douye Diri (Bayelsa State) and Senator Ademola Adeleke (Osun State)
