PDP Governors Reject Coalition To Unseat Tinubu

The  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the party is open to welcoming anyone or parties but will not be involved in the planned coalition against the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Naija News reports that the Chairman of the forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, made this known in the communique to journalists after the meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State, between Sunday and Monday.

Mohammed said the PDP welcomes political parties, persons or groups willing to join them.

He said, “Noting the nationwide speculations about possible merger of parties, groups and/or associations, the Forum resolved that the PDP will not join any coalition or merger.

“However, the PDP, as a major opposition party, welcomes any party, persons or groups that are willing to join with a view to wrestling power and enthroning good leadership in 2027.

“The Forum reiterates its position taken in Asaba on the issue of the National Secretary of the party, but in the wake of the Supreme Court judgment, Forum resolved to recommend that the Deputy Secretary acts as National Secretary, pending the nomination and ratification of a Substantive Secretary from the South East Zone by INEC at its next meeting.

“The Forum reasserts our collective determination to avert a rape of our constitutional democracy hence the decision of approaching the Supreme Court to give a clear-cut verdict on the interpretation of the provisions of the law on the declaration of State of Emergency in any state.

“The Forum restates its solidarity with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on the ordeal into which his state and people are being plunged by the declaration of a state of emergency. And we reiterate our commitment to stand with him till the end.”

Recall that the Presidential Candidate of the PDP and the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufia have been canvassing for a coalition that will oust the APC in 2027.