Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors have stated that they will not pursue a merger or coalition with any other political parties in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
Gatekeepers News reports that this announcement was made in a communiqué following a meeting held in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State on Monday.
The governors present at the meeting included Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), and Peter Mbah (Enugu).
The governors of Akwa Ibom and Delta states were represented by their deputies, Akon Eyakenyi and Monday Onyeme.
“Noting the nationwide speculations about possible merger of political parties, groups and/or associations, the Forum resolved that the PDP will not join any coalition or merger,” the communique reads.
However, the governors said the PDP welcomes any party, persons or groups that are willing to join the party to wrestle power from the APC in 2027.
The governors expressed support for Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, saying they will continue to support him.
The PDP chieftains condemned the insecurity in the country, describing it as “alarming”.
They called for a “review and reordering of priorities and strategies including adopting a bottom-up template that guarantees the sub-nationals to constitute an effective line of defence against security breaches”.
