The attendees also expressed dedication to revitalizing the party, with ongoing healing and reconciliation initiatives yielding positive results. Highlighting unity and loyalty as core values, the Forum reaffirmed its unwavering support for PDP's presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, and his vice presidential counterpart, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, in their pursuit to reclaim the contested mandate through lawful means.
The Governors and party organs further pledged collaboration at both state and national levels to ensure transparent and accountable governance. Additionally, the Forum commended the establishment of Campaign Councils for off-session elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, urging these councils to secure triumph for the party. With an eye on economic stability, the Governors advised the Federal Government to reduce the number of ministers and special advisers for the sake of the nation's financial health. Notably, the Forum advocated for diplomatic solutions over any form of conflict with the Republic of Niger following a military coup, urging the deployment of dialogue and diplomacy.
The event showcased the presence of key figures including Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, and Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, alongside a roster of Governors and party leadership attendees. The Communiqué, signed by Sen. Bala Mohammed, CON, Chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum, marked the unity and shared vision among the PDP leadership as of August 5th, 2023.
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE MEETING OF PDP GOVERNORS FORUM WITH PDP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AND PARTY LEADERSHIP
The PDP Governors’ Forum held a meeting under the leadership of H.E Governor Bala Mohammed, CON, at Abuja on Saturday, 5th August 2023 with PDP presidential candidate and party leadership.
At the end of the meeting, the following Communiqué was issued.
1. The meeting emphasised the need for party discipline and re-iterated zero tolerance for anti-party activities and sabotage. No individual or group of individuals will be allowed to undermine the unity of the party and its processes.
2. The meeting committed to repositioning and stabilizing the party. To this end, the healing and reconciliation process are in progress and yielding results.
3. The meeting signalled that unity and loyalty are still core values of the PDP and would be rewarded.
4. All the Governors and organs of the party solidly support the PDP Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, and the PDP Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, to rescue the stolen mandate in the tribunal and would do everything lawful towards achieving this.
5. The Governors will work in partnership with the party at the states and national level to ensure good governance, transparency and accountability.
6. The meeting congratulated the party for empanelling the Campaign Councils for the off-session elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States and urged the Campaign Councils to ensure victory for the party in the three States.
7. The meeting counselled the Federal Government to show leadership in curtailing the cost of Governance. 48 Ministers and several Special Advisers and Assistants should be reduced to ensure the health of our economy.
8. The meeting advised the President, Commander in Chief and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria not to go into any form of war with the Republic of Niger over the recent military coup in the country, rather all tools of dialogue and diplomacy should be further employed.
Attendance
1. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON -Presidential Candidate
2. Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa -VP Candidate
Governors who attended the meeting include:
i. Gov. Bala Mohammed, CON -Bauchi State -Chairman
ii. Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri -Adamawa State -Member
iii. Gov. Sen. Douye Diri -Bayelsa State -Member
iv. Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori -Delta State -Member
v. Gov. Peter Mbah -Enugu State -Member
vi. Gov. Ademola Adeleke -Osun State -Member
vii. Gov. Godwin Obaseki - Edo State -Member
viii. Gov. Kefas Agbu -Taraba State -Member
ix. Gov. Dauda Lawal -Zamfara State -Member
Others:
1. Hon. Kingsley Chinda -House Minority Leader
2. Amb Umaru Iliya Damagum – Ag. National Chairman
3. Taafeek Arapaja -Deputy National Chairman (South)
4. Chief Dan Orbih - National Chairman South South
5. Sen. Samuel Anyanwu – National Secretary
6. Hon. Capt. Umaru Bature –National Organising Secretary
7. Ahmed Yayari -Nat. Treasurer
8. Hon. Koshoedo Setoji - Asst. National Secretary
9. Prince Muhammed Kadade - National Youth Leader
10. Sen Bello H. Gwarzo - Zonal Chairman North West
11. Dakas Shan - Zonal Chairman North Central
12. High Chief Ali Odefa - Vice Chairman South East
13. Woyengikwo Daniel - National Financial Secretary
14. Debo Ologunagba - National Publicity Secretary
15. Okechukwu D.O - NWC (Auditor)
Signed
Sen. Bala Mohammed, CON
Chairman, PDP Governors’ Forum
5th August, 2023
