The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has declared that the party would not join or merge with any other political party ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Forum Chairman and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, made this known at the end of the governors’ meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Reading the forum’s communique after the meeting, Mohammed said the PDP governors resolved that the party would not join any coalition or merger.
The governor, however, said the PDP as a major opposition party would welcome any party, association or group that was willing to join it, with a view to wrestle power and enthrone good leadership in 2027.
Mohammed, who was flanked by other PDP governors when reading the communique, equally stated that the forum reaffirmed its position taken in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, on the issue of the national secretary of the party.
He said: “On the wake of the Supreme Court judgement, the forum resolved to recommend the Publicity Secretary of the party to act as the national secretary.
“Pending the nomination and ratification of substantive national secretary from the South East zone by NEC at its next meeting.”
Presidency disowns Tinubu/Shettima campaign billboards, cautions supporters
The chairman further stated that the forum reasserted its collective determination to approach the Supreme Court to give a clear verdict on the interpretation of the provision of the law on the declaration of state of emergency in any state of the federation.
Mohammed added: “The forum, therefore, reiterate its solidarity with his Excellency, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on the ordeal in which he and his people are being plunged into by the declaration of State of Emergency.
“And we reiterate our commitment to stand with him to the end.”
The PDP governors also raised concern over the alarming security situation in some parts of the country, especially in Borno, Plateau, Katsina, and Edo States.
Mohammed Bala disclosed that the forum called for review and reordering of priorities and strategies security agencies that would guaranty improved security across the country.
The forum commiserated with the people of Plateau State over the loss of lives in the recent attack in the state.
The PDP governors noted that the convention of the party would be held on August 20, “precisely on the 20th, 29th, and 30th in the ancient city of Kano.”
- Police nab 3 terrorists, rescue 12 kidnapped victims, recover N10.3m cash - April 20, 2025
- Easter: ACF urges prayers for Nigeria’s progress - April 20, 2025
- Burna Boy gifts Portable N20m for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match - April 20, 2025
