The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly condemned the All Progressives Congress, APC, for its undemocratic, desperate, and systematic efforts to intimidate, harass, and coerce its leaders into defecting.
This was contained in a statement by the Forum's Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and Secretary, Edward Percy Masha respectively after its crucial meeting at the FCT Party's Secretariat, Abuja.
The Forum described the 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.
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.
It specifically, frowned at the actions of Hon. Austine Nwachukwu (Imo State) and Hon. Amah Abraham Nnana (Abia State), who recently sought a court injunction to halt the convention, describing their actions as a betrayal of the party’s unity and collective resolve.
The forum consequently 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.
It also passed a vote of confidence in the National Working Committee, NWC, the PDP Governors’ Forum, and all statutory organs of the party.
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 & FCT, highlighting the growing influence of the forum in the party's and national discourse.
