Categories: Politics

PDP govs meet Babangida, Abdulsalami in Minna

Some governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have held a closed-door meeting with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, and former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

The PDP governors were led by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.

The other governors include Ifeanyi Ugwuani of Enugu State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, and other members of the National Assembly.

The governors, who arrived Minna, Niger State at about 3.30p.m., drove straight to the Uphill country home of Babangida in the state capital.

Speaking shortly after the meeting on behalf of his colleagues, Governor Ikpeazu explained that the governors were in Minna to meet with the two former heads of state, where they discussed national issues, especially on economic development, security and unity of the country.

READ ALSO: 2023: Babangida embraces consensus candidate for PDP

He said: “I came with my other governors of the PDP to discuss national issues economic development, unity security of our country. Our discussion went well and we will be advancing from there.”

Governor Ikpeazu disclosed to newsmen that during the meeting, Babangida expressed concern about Nigeria, particularly on the need for the younger to join in the political race in order to rescue the country from various challenges.

“Babangida said that he expects the younger generation to take gauntlet and rescue Nigeria,” the governor added.

When asked if the PDP governors’ visit was on the 2023 general election, Ikpeazu simply said: “No we will discuss that later.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Tinubu writes NASS, seeks Oluyede’s confirmation as Chief of Army Staff

President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Lieutenant…

9 hours ago

Court sends man to prison for impregnating 15-year-old daughter

A Magistrate Court sitting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, has remanded a 48-year-old…

9 hours ago

Uba Sani: Kaduna made history with free fertilizer distribution

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says the state made history by carrying out the largest…

9 hours ago

Varsity denies awarding professorship to sacked UNIZIK VC

The Federal University, Gusau in Zamfara State has denied awarding professorship to the sacked Vice-Chancellor…

12 hours ago

First winner in ‘Glo Festival of Joy’ gets new car

Technology company Globacom, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, delivered a brand new Toyota Prado car…

13 hours ago

Uba Sani donates N10m to military heroes

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has launched the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem with…

15 hours ago

This website uses cookies.