The PDP Governors’ Forum held its inaugural meeting under the leadership of H.E Governor Bala Mohammed, CON, Governor of Bauchi State at Abuja on Tuesday, 11th July 2023.
At the end of the meeting, the following Communique was issued.
1. The meeting resolved to work together and unite the Forum. The aim of the Forum is to provide a platform for peer review of issues, policies, programmes and achievements (legacy projects) of member-Governors across the PDP States.
2. The meeting advised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the security agencies, and the Federal Government to be neutral in the conduct of the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo States.
3. The meeting noted the deteriorating security situation in the country especially the wanton destruction of lives and properties in Plateau and Zamfara States amongst other States. The meeting consequently advised the Federal Government and security agencies to rise to the situation and bring the situation under control.
4. In the interim, the Forum would cooperate with the Federal Government on issues concerning the welfare of Nigerians and good governance while striving to maintain the independence and autonomy of the Forum through offering constructive criticisms where necessary.
5. Those who attended the meeting include:
i. Gov. Bala Mohammed, CON -Bauchi State -Chairman
ii. Gov. Pastor Umo Eno -Akwa Ibom State -Member
iii. Gov. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri -Adamawa State -Member
iv. Gov. Sen. Douye Diri -Bayelsa State -Member
v. Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori -Delta State -Member
vi. Gov. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah -Enugu State -Member
vii. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang -Plateau State -Member
viii. Gov. Governor Ademola Adeleke -Osun State -Member
ix. Gov. Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Seyi Makinde – Oyo State -Member
x. Gov. Governor Godwin Obaseki – Edo State -Member
xi. Gov. Kefas Agbu Kefas -Taraba State -Member
xii. Gov. Dauda Lawal -Zamfara State -Member
His Excellency
Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed , CON
Kauran Bauchi
Chairman, PDP Governors’ Forum