PDP govs reaffirm commitment to rescue Nigeria from APC rule

The People Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ forum has urged members to resist any attempt to derail its next convention, urging supporters to see PDP as the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring and rescuing Nigeria.

This was part of the communique read by Chairman PDP Governors forum, Governor of Bauchi state, Senator Bala Mohammed, after their meeting on Saturday in Gusau, Zamfara state capital.

The communique read in parts, “The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) held its 2025/7TH Meeting in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

“The Forum extensively deliberated on the state of the nation, the security situation, the erosion of democratic values, as well as ongoing efforts to reposition the party and make adequate preparations for its forthcoming national convention.

“At the end of the meeting, the Forum expresses gratitude to members and supporters of the PDP nationwide for their steadfast loyalty in the face of serious intimidation and untold anti-democratic actions of the APC-led Federal Government in the last by-election.

“The Forum commended the resilience of PDP leaders and members in overcoming orchestrated defections, stressing that such distractions cannot 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.

“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 PDP Governors urged members to resist all attempts to derail the convention by anti-party forces, “but to see the PDP as the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring Nigeria along the path of good governance and national development.

“The Forum reaffirms its commitment to rescuing our dear country, Nigeria and Nigerians from the divisive governance style of the APC, whose policies have continued to cause more hardship and misery on the people.

“We condemned the continued monstrous killings in Katsina, Plateau, Niger and Benue States and other parts of the country and call on the federal government to be more responsive to the lives and properties of the citizenry.

“The PDP Governors Forum thanked the government and people of Zamfara State for not only hosting the 2025/7TH Meeting, but the uncommon hospitality extended to all; and also congratulated Governor Dauda Lawal on his exemplary leadership and notable achievements in infrastructure, health, education, other social services, and security.

“We commiserated 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.”

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