PDP Governors reaffirm date for National convention despite FCT Minister, Wike’s opposition
PDP Governors reaffirm date for National convention despite FCT Minister, Wike’s opposition
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum issued a stern warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other party members against any attempts to disrupt the party’s upcoming national convention.
In a communiqué released after their 7th meeting held on Saturday in Gusau, the governors reaffirmed their complete support for the decisions made during the 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in July.
The NEC had previously scheduled the national convention for November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The governors called on all party members to stand firm against any efforts to derail the convention. They described the PDP as “the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring Nigeria to the path of good governance and development.”
“The Forum reaffirms its full commitment to the resolutions of the 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of July 2025 regarding the November 15 National Convention.
“It urges members to resist all attempts to derail the convention by anti-party forces; but to see the PDP as the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring Nigeria along the path of good governance and national development,” the communiqué partly read.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has deliberated on key national issues, including insecurity, the erosion of democratic values, and preparations for the party’s forthcoming national convention.
In a communique, the forum commended party leaders and members for their resilience in the face of orchestrated defections, insisting that such distractions cannot weaken the PDP’s grassroots strength or Nigerians’ desire for affordable living and improved security under PDP-led governments.
The governors reaffirmed their commitment to “rescuing the country,” accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of pursuing divisive governance and policies that continue to worsen hardship across the nation.
Meanwhile, former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, criticized the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) over the composition of the South-South Caretaker Committee and the continued retention of Ali Odefa as National Vice Chairman (South East).
Wike warned that a fresh crisis could erupt if the party failed to recognize the zonal congress that produced his ally, Dan Orbih, as National Vice Chairman (South-South).
He said, “Well, it is over for now. A few things are remaining, and I have told them that they must do it. Our congress was held in Calabar, and there’s nothing anybody can tell us. If they want to have another round of crisis, so be it. In that congress, Chief Dan Orbih emerged as the National Vice Chairman. They never wanted the congress to be held, but congress was held.
“The so-called acting national chairman of the party wrote a letter to INEC after congress was held that the congress has been postponed. There is no two ways about it. The National Vice Chairman of PDP South-South is Chief Dan Orbih. If they don’t agree, that’s another round of crisis.”
Wike also openly rejected the zoning committee headed by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri.
His relationship with former ally and fellow G5 member, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has since broken down, while some party members accuse the FCT Minister of engaging in anti-party activities — allegations he has firmly denied.
