Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday met in Abuja but declined to disclose position on key issues ahead of the national convention.
The meeting convened by the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, was expected to discuss the lingering leadership crisis, zoning formula and the new national leadership ahead of the convention.
The governors had earlier met with forum of former PDP Governors, ex-Ministers and former National Assembly members to discuss among others over the issues.
Those who attended the meeting include: Governors Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo).
Others were: Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta),Darius Ishaku (Taraba), Douye Diri (Bayelsa).
Former governors who were present at the meeting include: Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Ibrahim Shema (Katsina), Idris Ibrahim (Kogi), Ibrahim Dankwambo (Kebbi), Liyel Imoke (Cross River) Emeka Ihedioha (Imo) and Muazu Babangida Aliu (Niger).
Stakeholders such as former Senate President, David Mark, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), Pius Ayim, Uche Ekwunife, and Enyinnaya Abaribe were also present.
NEC to announce outcome
The Chairman, PDP Governors Forum, Tambuwal, said the outcome of the interface would be made public by the National Executive Committee on Thursday.
He said, “Our resolutions will be made known at our NEC meeting on Thursday. We have been meeting since 3 pm and we had fruitful deliberation.
“You must have seen that we received leaders of our party in various other states where we don’t have governors.
“We had robust discussion with them on how to move the party forward, bringing all the leaders together, not only working towards a best national convention, but even beyond that, so that we can continue to sustain the goodwill that PDP is enjoying in Nigeria.
“We will send the right signal to Nigerians that we are truly prepared and working together as a family to ensure that by the grace of God come 2023, we will present a very united force that will rescue Nigeria from the misgovernance of the All Progressives Congress.
“We also had in our meeting, our candidate in Anambra governorship election, and we received briefing from him on how prepared our party is in Anambra and to confirm to you and Nigerians that all of us are united in supporting our party in Anambra.
“By the grace of God, we shall work assiduously towards winning Anambra election.’
