Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, to address pressing issues threatening the party’s unity.
The meeting took place at the Delta State Government House on Friday, where the governors were hosted by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The PDP governors, adorned in traditional South-South attire, engaged in discussions aimed at resolving the party’s internal conflicts. This gathering follows a series of events that have highlighted the deepening crisis within the PDP.
The meeting was preceded by a state banquet on Thursday night, which brought together the governors and key stakeholders.
Attendees included Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi; Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers; Umo Eno of Akwa-Ibom; Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau; Agbu Kefas of Taraba; Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, and Ahmed Fintiri of Adamawa.
The emergency meeting was convened to address the party’s deepening crisis, including conflicts within the National Working Committee (NWC). Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum has accused party leaders of fueling divisions.
The governors are also aiming to organize the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and address the dispute over the National Secretary position.
The PDP has been facing internal turmoil since the 2023 elections, with accusations that the acting chairman has worsened the situation. There are also escalating tensions between some party leaders. The recent Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in Abuja was disrupted by clashes between supporters of different factions.
Despite the internal challenges, the PDP governors have expressed confidence in the party’s ability to regain power at the federal level and “rescue Nigeria.” The governors have vowed to resolve the party’s issues before the NEC meeting in February.
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