The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Forum of State Chairmen has stated that it is prepared to “soldier on” in the face of institutional tyranny, planned hostilities, and deliberate pressures.
The forum also promised to support Kabiru Turaki (SAN), the new National Chairman, without wavering as the PDP moves into a new leadership phase after its Ibadan National Convention.
Tony Aziegbemi, the chairman of the forum and the chairman of the Edo State PDP, together with 25 other state chairmen, jointly signed a statement that stated this.
The 20-member National Working Committee (NWC), which was recently established, was characterized in the statement as a stabilizing force that will guide the party through internal conflicts and outside pressures.
“In the face of calculated pressures, orchestrated hostilities, and callous institutional oppressions, we reaffirm our unshakeable resolve to soldier on in defense of the enduring ideals of the Peoples Democratic Party,” the forum declared.
It further stated that Turaki’s rise to prominence in the party’s leadership portends a chance for national structure consolidation.
The PDP Governors’ Forum was thanked by the forum, with special recognition given to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for hosting the election convention that resulted in the new NWC.
The statement said, “We express our sincere gratitude to His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, for the smooth, well-planned, and successful hosting of the elective National Convention.”
Governors Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), head of the Convention Organizing Committee, Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), and Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, were also praised for organizing party procedures under a time of political unpredictability.
In an attempt to keep the party cohesive, Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun) were also honored for their roles.
A new NWC that is anticipated to improve party operations throughout the states was produced by the PDP’s National Elective Convention, which took place in Ibadan from November 15 to 16.
