In response to the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), governors elected on the PDP platform may convene in Abuja on Sunday to chart a path forward.
Verily News reports that the PDP has faced a turbulent two weeks as several prominent members continue to exit the party for the ruling APC.
This wave of defections began on April 23 when Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside his predecessor Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire PDP structure in the state, pledged allegiance to the APC.
Their departure came shortly after PDP governors gathered in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where they expressed interest in potential coalition talks ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, they distanced themselves from the coalition efforts being led by their former presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
In a similar development, all three PDP-elected Senators from Kebbi State are reportedly also moving to the APC.
Sources familiar with the situation revealed that, barring any last-minute changes, the emergency meeting is expected to be held at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. It is also anticipated that the gathering will address concerns related to the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting slated for May 27.
What you should know
PDP governors are preparing to meet urgently in Abuja to address mounting defections to the APC, with attention likely to be given to the party’s internal structure and future strategy ahead of the 2027 elections.
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