Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened in Asaba, Delta State on Friday, expressing their deep concerns over the economic hardship faced by Nigerians under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
At the end of their meeting, the governors issued a communiqué, urging the current administration to reassess its economic policies, which they argued have led to significant suffering across the nation.
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi and chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, emphasized that the economic strategies put forth by the Tinubu government have yet to yield any substantial or beneficial results since it took office in May 2023.
“The policies being implemented by this administration are causing widespread pain, and we cannot ignore the impact on our people,” he said.
The governors collectively called for a revision of the macro-economic policies. “We need to see policies that will directly alleviate the struggles Nigerians are facing,” added Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State.
Other members of the forum also voiced their concerns, with Peter Mbah of Enugu State urging the government to focus more on pragmatic measures that will reduce the cost of living.
In addition to the economic challenges, the PDP governors also weighed in on the ongoing issue within the party regarding the national secretary position.
They strongly backed Sunday Udeh Okoye, who had been affirmed by the Court of Appeal as the rightful holder of the position. “We stand behind the court’s decision and urge the National Working Committee to respect the rule of law,” remarked Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa State.
On the matter of national security, the forum acknowledged the efforts of the armed forces and security agencies but expressed concern over the increasing activities of non-state actors in some regions.
“While our troops are doing a commendable job, we must strengthen our security framework to ensure that Nigerians can live in peace without fear,” stated Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa State.
Despite the harsh realities Nigerians are currently facing, the PDP governors offered a message of hope.
“We urge our fellow citizens not to lose hope. The PDP is committed to restoring the nation to a state of prosperity, security, and unity – the way it was before 2015,” said Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State.
The forum ended its deliberations by calling for a rescheduled meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party to take place on March 13, 2025, to address pressing matters within the party and ensure smooth operations in the near future.
