PDP Governors Call for Emolument Meeting to Address Party’s Challenges
Governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who are affiliated with the party, have requested that the National Working Committee (NWC) schedule a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to discuss the party’s ongoing issues and appoint a new, substantive chairman to succeed Umar Damagum, who is still in office, and enable the suspended Iyorchia Ayu to complete his term.
According to a statement released by Bala Mohammed, the Bauchi State Governor and chairman of the Forum, this meeting is necessary to provide ample opportunities for consultation with critical stakeholders of the party. He stated that the forum has taken note of the concerns of Nigerians, the party’s founding fathers, and members regarding apparent divisions within the party.
The forum is adamant about ensuring the unity and cohesion of the party, as it believes it is the best platform for democratic governance. The forum acknowledges the need to postpone the meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) in light of Governor Umo Eno’s wife’s passing, which was originally scheduled to take place on the same day.
Mohammed emphasized that the NWC should schedule the NEC meeting no later than the first week of February 2025 to allow for thorough consultations with critical stakeholders. The period from November to February should be used to address the party’s existential issues, including leadership and legal challenges, he added.
In addition, the Forum expressed empathy for Nigerians struggling under the harsh economic conditions imposed by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. The governors urged President Bola Tinubu to promptly review macroeconomic and fiscal policies that would benefit the welfare and well-being of Nigerians.
The governors vowed to aggressively pursue policies and programs that would alleviate hardship and promote progress and development. They also lamented the APC’s victory in the Edo and Ondo State governorship elections and called on the judiciary to save the country’s democracy.
