Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set to hold a meeting ahead of the party’s National Elective Convention, scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State.
A reliable source within the PDP National Working Committee told Punch that the PDP Governors’ Forum will gather in Gusau, Zamfara State, this weekend to discuss key matters ahead of the convention.
The source added that the governors are expected to arrive in Gusau on Friday, with the main meeting scheduled for Saturday.
Discussions at the meeting are expected to focus on ensuring the smooth conduct of the convention, which is slated for November 15 and 16.
The source said, “The party leaders, that is, governors, Board of Trustees, National Working Committee, and others, are aware of the importance of the Ibadan Convention. The convention is crucial to the future of the PDP.”
He explained that while most governors had agreed to pursue political solutions to ongoing disputes, they were also prepared to utilise the party’s mechanisms to enforce decisions if necessary.
The source expressed confidence that all factions within the PDP would eventually come together to ensure the success of the Ibadan convention.
“I am confident that our leaders, especially the governors, have resolved to prioritise political solutions where needed to guarantee that the Ibadan Convention on November 15 and 16 proceeds as planned. They are also ready to enforce decisions through the party’s structures if required.
“With this approach, our leaders will cooperate fully, the Ibadan Convention will take place as scheduled, and the PDP will position itself to rescue Nigeria from the ineffectiveness of the All Progressives Congress in 2027,” he stated.