PDP Governors Meet In Ibadan To Deliberate On Anyanwu, Party Unity

PDP Governors Meet In Ibadan To Deliberate On Anyanwu, Party Unity

Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are scheduled to hold a strategic meeting today (Monday) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to address pressing issues impacting the stability and direction of the party.

Reliable sources informed The IREPORTER

on Sunday that the emergency gathering, convened by the PDP Governors’ Forum, will focus on the recent Supreme Court ruling reinstating Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary. The apex court’s decision, delivered on March 21, 2025, overturned lower court judgments that had briefly installed Sunday Udeh-Okoye in the role…READ MORE….

Although the PDP had initially aligned with Udeh-Okoye, the party has yet to issue an official response to the Supreme Court verdict restoring Anyanwu—an influential figure closely associated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The governors are also expected to examine the unfolding political crisis in Rivers State, including the contentious suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who also holds the position of PDP Vice Chairman. His suspension followed the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu, further intensifying political tensions in the state.

Discussions will likely extend to the role of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, who has been advocating for a coalition of opposition parties to form a more formidable political alliance ahead of the 2027 elections. The governors will assess the viability of such a merger and its potential ramifications for the PDP’s structure and electoral performance.

In addition, the meeting will cover broader topics including strategies for party reconciliation, fostering internal unity, and preparing for the upcoming national elections.

The Ibadan meeting is viewed as a pivotal moment for the PDP as it seeks to resolve internal disputes, respond to judicial decisions, and reposition itself amid mounting political challenges leading up to 2027.