Elected Governors under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, between Sunday and Monday to deliberate on critical issues that are threatening the party’s stability and future.
A key issue on the agenda is the political crisis in Rivers State, particularly the ongoing legal battle at the Supreme Court, challenging the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum.
The meeting was confirmed by PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, and is also expected to cover other matters, including efforts to build a united opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, the delay in holding National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, and the persistent leadership crisis within the party.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, the governors are particularly concerned about the Supreme Court’s recent decision to reinstate Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary.
This ruling contradicted the governors’ preference for Sunday Ude-Okoye. The March 21, 2025, Supreme Court ruling, which overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision upholding Anyanwu’s removal, has further exacerbated tensions within the PDP. Both factions have since claimed victory, but the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the ruling, which is now in the possession of the governors, will guide their deliberations.
Other important issues to be addressed include the ongoing leadership crisis within the NWC, the South-South zonal leadership dispute, and strategies for coalition-building with other opposition parties.
Despite mounting interest in creating a broader opposition front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), sources say differing ambitions and weak coordination have hampered progress.
According to reports from Vanguard, over 75% of PDP party members are disillusioned with the internal chaos and lack of leadership, with many considering leaving the party altogether. “People are mentally checked out of the PDP,” one insider warned. “Unless something drastic is done, the party could lose relevance before 2027.”
In response to the growing crisis, several PDP elders and stakeholders, including former Senate Presidents David Mark and Bukola Saraki, PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman Governor Bala Mohammed, former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, and close associates of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have begun consultations to rescue the party from collapse.
