The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Forum of State Chairmen has stated that it is prepared to “soldier on” in the face of institutional tyranny, planned hostilities, and calculated pressures.
As the PDP moves into a new phase of leadership after its Ibadan National Convention, the forum also promised steadfast support for Kabiru Turaki (SAN), the new National Chairman.
Tony Aziegbemi, the chairman of the forum and the chairman of the Edo State PDP, together with twenty-five other state chairmen, jointly signed the statement.
The National Working Committee (NWC), which was recently established with 20 members, was portrayed in the statement as a stabilizing force that would guide the party through internal conflicts and outside pressures.
The forum declared, “We reaffirm our unshakable resolve to soldier on in defense of the enduring ideals of the Peoples Democratic Party in the face of calculated pressures, orchestrated hostilities, and callous institutional oppressions.”
It further stated that Turaki’s rise to prominence is a chance for the party’s national organization to become more cohesive.
The forum expressed gratitude to the PDP Governors’ Forum, especially to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for organizing the election convention that resulted in the new NWC.
The statement said, “We express our sincere gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, for the smooth, well-planned, and prosperous hosting of the elective National Convention.”
Governors Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), chairman of the Convention Organizing Committee, and Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), head of the PDP Governors’ Forum, were also praised for organizing party procedures during a time of political unpredictability.
In an effort to preserve party unity, the roles of Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun) were also emphasized.
The PDP’s National Elective Convention, which took place in Ibadan from November 15 to 16, resulted in a new NWC that is anticipated to improve party operations throughout the states.
