…Eye 2027 comeback
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have raised concerns over what they described as growing political persecution and pledged full support for suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
At a strategic meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum in Ibadan, Forum Chairman and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, insisted the party remains united and resilient despite challenges.
“We are facing persecution, but we stand tall,” Mohammed said during a reception hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. “Some of those speculations are mere lies—you can see we are together. We are united as a party and working with our National Working Committee to overcome internal issues.”
He praised the performance of PDP governors across the country, describing their work as “manifestations that determine good governance,” adding that they are “not just competing for position, we are competing to excel.”
On the situation in Rivers State, Mohammed said, “Even in Rivers where we have hiccups, all the governors of the PDP—and indeed Nigeria—are united behind Governor Fubara to ensure he comes back to continue his good work. We are not afraid of anybody, but we respect everybody. We also want to be respected.”
Governor Makinde reaffirmed his confidence in the party’s future, especially ahead of the 2027 elections. “PDP is going to where we want it to go, and by God’s grace, this is the party that will form the next government at the federal level,” he said.
Makinde also dismissed speculation about party divisions, stating, “We have the capacity within the PDP. We have the people, we have the maturity to solve our internal issues. They should face their own.”
Notably absent from the event were Governors Siminalayi Fubara and Douye Diri of Bayelsa. Akwa Ibom and Delta State Governors were represented by their deputies.