The details of the much-anticipated People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors’ meeting in Zamfara State have emerged, with discussions centering on insecurity, democratic decline, and preparations ahead of the party’s national convention scheduled for November.
According to a report by Dockaysworld, the meeting, which was held in Gusau, the state capital, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, brought together key PDP governors, including 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.
Notably absent were Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and his Plateau State counterpart, Caleb Muftwang.
During the closed-door session, the governors reportedly expressed grave concern over the state of the nation, particularly the rising wave of insecurity, the erosion of democratic values, and what they described as the hardship brought upon Nigerians by the policies of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). They warned that the APC risked overwhelming rejection in the 2027 general elections if the situation persisted.
The governors also condemned the conduct of recent by-elections, which they described as “heavily militarized and marred by violence, vote-buying, and irregularities.” Despite recent defections within the PDP, they reaffirmed that the party retains strong grassroots support and remains a viable alternative for Nigerians.
On security, the governors condemned ongoing killings in states including Katsina, Plateau, Niger, and Benue, urging the federal government to intensify efforts in safeguarding lives and property.
The meeting, Dockaysworld reports, was part of wider consultations by the PDP governors to chart a new course for the opposition party as it prepares for its convention and broader electoral battles ahead of 2027.
