By Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, ruled out joining any coalition or merger with other political parties or groups.
The decision was made during a PDP Governors’ Forum meeting held in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital on Monday
This came amid widespread speculation about potential mergers between opposition parties in Nigeria.
Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, who is also the Governor of Bauchi State, announced that the Party would not pursue any coalition or merger with other parties.
Instead, the PDP will welcome individuals, parties, or groups interested in joining the party to strengthen its efforts in reclaiming power and promoting good governance by 2027.
In attendance at the gala night were the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed; Ahmad Fintiri of Adamawa State, Dr Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Senator Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Barrister Caleb Mutgwang of Plateau State, Dr Agbu Kefas of Taraba State and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State.
Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State was represented by the Deputy Governor Senator Akon Eyakenyi as well as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State was represented by his Deputy, Monday Onyeme.
Mohammed, who read the communiqué said: ”The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) held its Meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, and resolved that the nationwide speculations about a possible merger of parties, groups and/or associations, the Forum resolved that the not join any coalition or merger.
“However, the PDP as a major op party welcomes any party, persons or groups that are willing to jo a view to wrestling power and enthroning good leadership in 2027.”