State governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party’s have accused the Federal Government of employing intimidation and exclusion tactics, vowing to resist such measures and remain steadfast in their commitment to good governance.
The accusation was made during the 99th National Executive Committee meeting of the PDP, held on Tuesday in Abuja.
Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, addressed the gathering, highlighting the challenges faced by the party and its members.
He said the PDP is facing a wave of defections and coalition talks which have even impacted some of its members but emphasized that the party remains united and resolute in its mandate.
The PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman also highlighted the party’s efforts to maintain visibility and address critical governance issues through state-level meetings and communiqués as he cited recent meetings in Plateau, Taraba, Oyo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bauchi States as evidence of the party’s active engagement.
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The Acting National Chairman of the Party, Iliya Umar Damagum, expressed confidence in the party’s ability to overcome internal and external challenges, emphasizing the strength of its internal mechanisms.
Damagum highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing the party’s challenges and announced plans to hold three or four additional National Executive Council meetings before the convention to resolve contentious issues.
(Editor: Oloyede Oworu)
