The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has stated that the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, remains united and an indivisible entity committed to providing good governance in Nigeria.
This is as his Plateau State counterpart Caleb Mutfwang, reassured supporters of the Party that the Party’s Governors and critical stakeholders are committed to re-strategizing to stabilize the Party and restore hope for Nigerians.
The duo spoke in Jos, Plateau State on Friday during a strategic meeting of the Governors on the platform of the Party under the aegis of the PDP Governors’ Forum.
Mohammed who is the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, commended the Party’s stakeholders for their unwavering support and emphasized the PDP’s unity and its position as an unbreakable political party offering Nigerians hope and good governance.
“We are here on the Plateau, and Governor Mutfwang has shown us that Plateau is indeed a melting pot where everyone is welcome. The PDP remains an indivisible Party. Despite minor hiccups, we are united with all organs and leaders of the Party. We will continue to work together to provide Nigerians with opportunities for better governance.”
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He expressed gratitude to the Governors and Party faithful who traveled from across the country to “The Home of Peace and Tourism” to support the forum and emphasized the importance of the gathering in charting a way forward for the PDP and restoring its reputation as the Party of choice for Nigerians.
Mutfwang, in his remarks, stated, “Even though this is primarily a meeting of Governors, it is gratifying to see Party leaders and stakeholders from various States filling this room to support the Governors as we strategize to ensure not only the stability of our Party but also its ability to continue providing hope to Nigerians.”
Governor Mutfwang highlighted Plateau’s historical significance to the PDP, recalling that it hosted the Party’s first convention to elect the inaugural President of the Fourth Republic and produced the PDP’s first National Chairman and referred to Plateau as the “Home of PDP.”
He also reflected on the successes of his administration, asserting that peace and trust have been restored to the State following years of challenges.
“By the grace of God, after years of miserable leadership by the opposition on the Plateau, the people have welcomed their party back. The PDP and I are determined to improve the lives of our people and fulfill the party’s mandate of social justice and empowerment,” he added.
Also, the Oyo State Governor and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Seyi Makinde, reassured PDP supporters of the Governors’ determination to reform the Party and restore its leadership role in Nigeria.
Attendees at the meeting
Other dignitaries at the event included Governor Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Governor Kefas Agbu (Taraba), Governor Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) and the Deputy Governors of Bayelsa, Enugu, Plateau States and the PDP Acting National Chairman, Illiya Damagum, former Plateau Governor, Senator Jonah Jang, former Kaduna State Governor, Ahmed Makarfi, former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Aliyu, and Chairman of the PDP Ministers’ Forum, Kabiru Turaki, as well as other stakeholders.