The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) held its fourth meeting of 2025 on Monday, April 14, in Ibadan, Oyo State, where several key decisions were reached on matters affecting the party and the nation.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the Forum firmly stated that the PDP would not be joining any coalition or merger. However, the party remains open to welcoming individuals, parties, or groups willing to join its fold in the quest to reclaim power and provide purposeful leadership come 2027.
Revisiting the issue of the National Secretary, the Forum upheld its earlier resolution made in Asaba. In light of the recent Supreme Court judgment, the Forum recommended that the Deputy National Secretary should act in the interim, pending the nomination and ratification of a substantive Secretary from the South East Zone by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
In a bid to uphold the nation’s constitutional democracy, the Forum also disclosed its intention to seek judicial clarification from the Supreme Court regarding the conditions and legality surrounding the declaration of a state of emergency in any state. The Forum reiterated its solidarity with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State amid the challenges facing his administration and pledged unwavering support.
Concerned by the escalating security crisis across the country — particularly in Borno, Plateau, Katsina, and Edo States — the Forum called for an urgent review of national security strategies. It advocated a bottom-up approach that empowers sub-national governments to serve as an effective first line of defense. The Forum also condemned the recent deadly attacks in Plateau State and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families.
The Forum resolved to collaborate with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and other relevant bodies to convene a NEC meeting on May 27, 2025. It also set the dates for the party’s National Convention, scheduled to take place from August 28 to 30, 2025, in Kano.
To this end, the Forum proposed the following committees:
Zoning Committee:
Chairman: Gov. Douye Diri (Bayelsa)
Vice Chairman: Gov. Dauda Lawal (Zamfara)
Secretary: Gov. Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau)
National Convention Committee:
Chairman: Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa)
Vice Chairman: Gov. Ademola Adeleke (Osun)
Secretary: Gov. Peter Mbah (Enugu)
The Forum expressed its profound appreciation to the host Governor, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the people of Oyo State for their warm hospitality and successful hosting of the meeting.
The communiqué was signed by His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, on behalf of the attending governors.
Governors in attendance included:
1. H.E. Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed – Bauchi State (Chairman)
2. H.E. Ademola Adeleke – Osun State
3. H.E. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri – Adamawa State
4. H.E. Seyi Makinde – Oyo State
5. H.E. Douye Diri – Bayelsa State
6. H.E. Dauda Lawal – Zamfara State
7. H.E. Agbu Kefas – Taraba State
8. H.E. Senator Dr Akon Eyakenyi – Deputy Governor, Akwa Ibom State
9. H.E. Barr. Peter Mbah – Enugu State
10. H.E. Sir Monday Onyeme – Deputy Governor, Delta State.
