The details of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors meeting in Zamfara has emerged.
Dockaysworld reports that the meeting took place in Gusau, the state capital, on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
It brought together Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Agbu Kefas of Taraba, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Douye Diri of Bayelsa, and Ademola Adeleke of Osun.
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah was absent and his counterpart from Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang were noticeably absent.
During the gathering, the governors discussed the state of the nation, rising insecurity, the decline of democratic values, and strategies to strengthen the PDP ahead of its national convention in November.
They criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for policies that have caused hardship to citizens and warned that the party could face rejection in the 2027 elections.
The governors also raised concerns about recent by-elections, describing them as heavily militarized and marred by violence, vote-buying, and irregularities.
Despite defections in the party, they stated that PDP still holds strong support at the grassroots and continues to appeal to Nigerians.
On security, they condemned the killings in states including Katsina, Plateau, Niger, and Benue, urging the federal government to take stronger measures to protect lives and property.
