The Digest:
A show of force from within the opposition. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has reaffirmed its support for the party's November national convention, directly rejecting the demands of a group led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Key Points:
- The PDP Governors’ Forum has insisted that the November national convention will proceed as scheduled.
- This stance directly rejects demands from a group led by Nyesom Wike, who had called for fresh congresses in two states.
- Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi and chairman of the forum, stated the governors "won’t bow to arrogance" and are "not cowards."
- The PDP acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, said his leadership has been marked by "tolerance" and "restraint" to ensure the party's survival.
- The PDP's board of trustees called for the inclusion of all stakeholders in the convention process. Ahmadu Fintiri, chairman of the convention planning committee, pledged to conduct a credible convention.
The strong declaration from the governors marks an escalation in the internal power struggle within the PDP. With a firm resolve to proceed with the convention, the party's leadership is signaling it will not be intimidated by the demands of dissenting factions.
Source: TheCable
