The People Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, have vowed to reclaim all leadership positions occupied by other political parties.
The Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Bala Mohammed, made the vow at the opening of the forum meeting on Wednesday at the Government House, Enugu.
He said it is a very unique and ambitious meeting in the history of the party as they are in Enugu to make history and showcase their perseverance to the party.
“Today we are here to unify ourselves, discuss issues that affect the party and various matters within ourselves.
“Our agenda will go through governance across party administration, discuss inter-party affairs, congress and other things we need to do in providing credible alternatives to Nigerians,” he said.
According to him, the meeting involves PDP governors and other party stakeholders including the national working committee and various organs of the party.
The governor added that their assessment had shown at the national level that the country was driving toward anarchy, stressing that, “We will not allow that because we share history, we share the aspiration for Nigerians.
“It is high time the party reclaimed its leadership position in all the states that are currently being occupied by other parties,” he said.
Mohammed commended Governor Peter Mbah for hosting the meeting and for taking care of them since they arrived on Tuesday.
Present at the meeting according to the News Agency of Nigeria were Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Umo Eno of Akwa-Ibom, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Godwin Obaseki of Edo, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara States.
Others are Ahmed Fintiri of Adamawa and Douye Diri of Bayelsa including Peter Mbah of Enugu State who is the host governor.