By Kolawole Ojebisi
Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), have vowed to remain resilient and steadfast in the face of alleged intimidation by the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The governors accused the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, of employing a mixture of intimidation and subtle provocation to undermine the PDP and strengthened the ranks of the APC, its rival.
They made the claim during the 99th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the PDP, held on Tuesday in Abuja.
While addressing the gathering, Chairman of the PDP, Bala Mohammed, highlighted measures taken so far to resolve the protracted crisis rocking the party among other challenges.
“Despite these pressures, our members remain steadfast and unwavering. There is no form of intimidation or persuasion that we, as elected governors and members, have not encountered. Yet, we remain resolute in our commitment,” Mohammed declared.
He restated that the PDP’s unity sets it apart from other parties, which he described as fragmented and divided.
“Other parties have been fragmented, with factions emerging here and there. But it is undeniable that we stand together as one,” he said.
The Bauchi governor also highlighted the party’s efforts to maintain visibility and address critical governance issues through state-level meetings and communiqués.
Mohammed, who is also the governor of Bauchi State, cited recent meetings in Plateau, Taraba, Oyo, Delta, Akwa Ibom and his state as evidence of the party’s active engagement.
“We have been conducting meetings across various states and issuing communiqués addressing critical governance issues. These efforts are aimed at maintaining our visibility and demonstrating that we are not yielding to the pressures around us,” Mohammed explained.
He lauded the patience and dedication of PDP leaders, describing the 99th NEC meeting as a triumph of democracy and good governance over the adversities facing the nation.
