The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum have declared that the party remains a formidable force in Nigeria. This, the Forum said, is notwithstanding the current crisis unsettling the party.
The Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, made the assertion at the end of a meeting on Saturday in Jos.
Speaking of the crisis that enveloped the party since the run up to the 2023 presidential election Mohammed said the party will overcome all its challenges. He added that the ‘minor setbacks’ would soon be over.
The Bauchi State Governor, therefore, called on lovers of the party and Nigerians in general not to lose hope in PDP.
He said, “The Forum notes the concerns of Nigerians, the founding fathers, elders and members of our great party about the seeming divisions within its rank and file.
“The Forum, however, wishes to state categorically that it remains resolute in its determination to ensure unity and cohesion within the party.
“This is a party that Nigerians have come to trust as the best platform to provide democratic governance to all. And it is still the party to beat.”
Mohammed also called on the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to convey a meeting of the National Executive Council, NEC. This, he said is part of measures to address internal wranglings within the party.
The Forum Chairman also commended members of the National Assembly elected under the platform of the party. He thanked them for their contributions toward the growth of democracy.
Mohammed, however, called on the leadership of the National Assembly to critically interrogate all bills coming to the Assembly. He said this is to ensure fairness, equity, national balance and even development.
Speaking on the current economic hardship in the country, the Bauchi Governor, expressed deep concern over the situation. He, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently review his administration’s macro-economic and fiscal policies. So, as to address the welfare and well-being of Nigerians.
Mohammed also used the occasion While commending Governor Caleb Mutfwang for hosting his colleagues in Plateau, Mohammed, equally commiserated with the government and people of the state over the recent fire outbreak at a wood market.
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