The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the rescheduling of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting originally set for October 24, 2024, to November 28, 2024.
This decision was made during an enlarged meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Governor Bala Mohammed, which took place at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge on Tuesday night.
The postponement aims to bolster the party’s unity and strength as it prepares for the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Ondo State on November 16, 2024.
The PDP aims to leverage this opportunity to unseat the current All Progressives Congress (APC) government in the state.
In the communiqué issued following the meeting, the governors emphasized the importance of solidarity among party members, urging them to refrain from divisive rhetoric that could weaken the PDP’s efforts to consolidate its position as the main opposition party ahead of the 2027 elections.
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“The need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party cannot be overstated,” the communiqué stated.
It called on all members to focus on strengthening the party to effectively challenge the ruling government.
The meeting was attended by key party organs, including the Board of Trustees, the National Working Committee (NWC), the National Assembly Leadership of the PDP Caucus, and the Forum of Former Governors.
Governor Mohammed signed the communiqué, reiterating the party’s commitment to a united front as they approach the critical electoral period.
It reads in full, “The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
“Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party resolved as follows:
“The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting originally slated for October 24, 2024, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024.
“The postponement is to ensure that the party goes into the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections of November 16, 2024 with the unity and strength demanded to unseat the floundering All Progressive Congress, APC government in the state.
“Reiterating the need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party, the meeting called on all members to shun divisive utterances that could undermine ongoing efforts at strengthening the party to effectively play its role as the country’s main opposition, preparatory to taking over in 2027.
“The following organs of the party attended the meeting – the PDP Governors’ Forum, the Board of Trustees, National Working Committee (NWC), National Assembly Leadership of the PDP Caucus and Forum of Former Governors of the party.”
