Amid widespread speculation about political mergers ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has firmly stated that the party has no intention of joining any coalition or merger.
The decision was contained in a communique issued at the end of the forum’s meeting held in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Monday.
After the meeting, which lasted about six hours behind closed doors, the Chairman of the Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who read the communique, clarified that rather, the PDP remains open to welcoming individuals, parties, and groups committed to rescuing Nigeria and promoting good governance.
“The Forum resolved that the PDP will not join any coalition or merger. However, as a major opposition party, it welcomes any party, persons, or groups willing to join it with a view to wrestling power and enthroning good leadership in 2027,” the communique read.
Addressing internal matters, the Forum responded to the recent Supreme Court judgment on the national secretary position and recommended that the deputy national secretary act in the position pending the nomination and ratification of a substantive secretary from the South East geopolitical zone.
On the spate of insecurity in parts of the country, the Forum expressed concerns over the rising insecurity, particularly in Borno, Katsina, Edo, and Plateau States.
The group called for a review and reorganisation of the nation’s security architecture, advocating a bottom-up approach that empowers sub-national governments to play a more active role in safeguarding their territories.
In addition, the PDP Governors declared their solidarity for suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the current political crisis in the state, and the declaration of a state of emergency in the state.
The Forum announced plans to hold a national meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, where a Zoning Committee would be constituted ahead of the party’s national convention scheduled for August 28 to 30, 2025, in Kano.
The communique also named key leaders for the upcoming events: Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa will chair the Zoning Committee, while Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa will lead the National Convention Committee.
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