17/07/2024
The Peoples Democratic Party ( ) Governors' Forum has expressed concern over the delay in new negotiations, urging the Federal Government and organized labour to expedite action to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. The governors, who met in State on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, noted that the prolonged negotiations are exacerbating the prevailing hardship and impoverishment of the majority of the people.
The Forum also commended the Supreme Court's ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments and pledged to continue supporting the autonomy of the local governments as enshrined in the . They expressed faith in the Local Government system as the closest tier of government to the people and acknowledged its importance in delivering development projects.
The governors condemned the mismanagement of the economy by the All Progressives Congress ( )-led Federal Government, which they said has eroded the gains made during the PDP's 16 years in power. They promised to bring back the good old days of low inflation rate, affordable food, fuel, and transportation, and steady Foreign Direct Investments inflows, resulting in high value and greater quality of human lives.
The Forum also addressed the crisis in the chapter of the party, committing to supporting the Governor of Rivers State and resolving the issue through political solutions and other measures. They urged Nigerians to eschew any form of anarchy as they march towards returning the PDP to power in 2027. The meeting was attended by 12 PDP governors, party leaders, and other stakeholders.
In attendance were twelve Governors of the PDP: Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), (Delta), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umoh Eno (Akwa-Ibom), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), the host Governor, Peter Mbah (Enugu State), and Osun State Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi.