The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its readiness to “soldier on” despite what it describes as calculated pressures, orchestrated hostilities and institutional oppressions confronting the party.
The forum also pledged unwavering support for the new National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki (SAN), as the PDP transitions into a new leadership phase following its Ibadan National Convention.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the forum’s chairman and Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, alongside 25 other state chairmen.
The statement described the newly inaugurated 20-member National Working Committee (NWC) as a stabilising force expected to steer the party through internal tensions and external pressures.
The forum said, “In the face of calculated pressures, orchestrated hostilities, and callous institutional oppressions, we reaffirm our unshakeable resolve to soldier on in defence of the enduring ideals of the Peoples Democratic Party.”
It added that the emergence of Turaki’s leadership signals an opportunity for consolidation within the party’s national structure.
The forum extended appreciation to the PDP Governors’ Forum, particularly acknowledging the efforts of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who hosted the elective convention that produced the new NWC.
“We convey profound appreciation to His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, for the seamless, well-organised, and successful hosting of the elective National Convention,” the statement read.
Governors Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum; Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), chairman of the Convention Organising Committee; and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau) were also commended for coordinating party processes during a period of political uncertainty.
The roles played by Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun) were likewise highlighted as part of efforts to maintain party cohesion.
The PDP’s National Elective Convention, held in Ibadan from November 15 to 16, produced a new NWC expected to strengthen party operations across the states.
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