The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has held a crucial meeting at the Party Secretariat, Abuja, under the chairmanship of Sir Edward Percy Masha, Acting Secretary of the Forum.
The meeting deliberated extensively on issues affecting the unity and stability of the party, reviewed preparations for the forthcoming National Elective Convention slated for November 15–16, 2025, and assessed the state of the opposition across the Country.
According to the Communique issued after meeting, the forum arrived at the following resolutions:
1. Condemnation of APC’s Undemocratic Practices
The Forum strongly condemned the All Progressives Congress APC for its undemocratic, desperate, and systematic efforts to intimidate, harass, and coerce PDP leaders—including governors, senators, and members of the National and State Assemblies—into defecting.
The Forum described these acts as an assault on democracy, warning that the ruling party’s conduct is a dangerous step toward establishing a de facto one-party state, which Nigerians must collectively resist.
2. Action Against Sabotage and Indiscipline
The Forum expressed grave concern over the activities of certain individuals within the PDP who, allegedly acting in concert with external interests linked to the APC, have been working to derail the party’s National Convention.
Specifically, the Forum condemned the actions of Hon. Austine Nwachukwu from Imo State, and Hon. Amah Abraham Nnana, Abia State, who recently sought a court injunction to halt the convention. Their actions were unanimously described as a betrayal of the party’s unity and collective resolve.
Consequently, the forum resolved to suspend both members from the body and appointed Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo State PDP, as the new Chairman of the PDP State Chairmen Forum.
3. Vote of Confidence in Party Leadership
The forum passed a vote of confidence in the National Working Committee, NWC, the PDP Governors’ Forum, and all statutory organs of the party.
It reaffirmed its commitment to working harmoniously with these organs in rebuilding, revitalizing, and repositioning the PDP as Nigeria’s credible alternative and leading political force.
4. Call for Unity and Preparedness
The forum called on all party members, supporters, and stakeholders across the country to remain calm, united, and steadfast.
It pledged continued cooperation with the party’s national leadership as it undertakes deliberate, strategic steps to strengthen the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting had in attendance 25 Chairmen of out of its 36 state Chapters and FCT, highlighting the growing influence of the forum in the party’s and national discourse
The Communiqué was signed by
Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman,
Sir Edward Percy Masha,
Secretary.
In attendance at the meeting also included
1) Mohammed Bello Aliyu Goronyo- Sokoto State
2) Yusuf Ado Kibiya – Kano
3) Mohammed Nura Amadi – Katsina
4) Ismaila Mohd Dogara – FCT
5) Victor Modupe Aisido – Ondo
6) Dr Tony Aziegbemi – Edo
7) Abubakar Bawa – Taraba
8) Abayomi Tella – Ogun
9) Sen Amb Umar El-Gash – Yobe
10) Zanna Gaddama Mustapha – Borno
11) Alh Adamu Bako – Nasarawa
12) Pharm Samaila Adam Burga- Bauchi
13) Ememona Anyebe – Kogi
14) Comrade Chidi Chidebe – Anambra
15)Hon Aliyu Mohd Halidu -Niger
16) Rt Hon Ezekiel A Adaji – Benue
17) Hon Isa Bawa Adamu- Kwara
18) Sir Edward Percy Masha – Kaduna
While the following joined online
1) Babandi Ibrahim Gumel – Jigawa
2) Dr Jamilu Jabo – Zamfara
3) Hon Hassan A Chris- Plateau
4) Hon Sunday Bisi
5) Alh Usman Bello Suru – Kebbi
6) Major Gen Amin Kwaskebe – Gombe
7) BT Shehu I- Gash – Adamawa