PDP Governors Meet Jonathan Over Party Crisis

Following the lingering leadership crisis rocking the party, governors of the Peoples Democratic Party met with Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday night.

The meeting which was held at the office of the former President located at Maitama District, Abuja. It was gathered that the meeting started a few minutes after 6pm and ended at about 10.00pm.

Governors that attended the meeting included Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa); Ibrahim Dankwabo (Gombe); Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Dave Umahi (Ebonyi); Benedict Ayade (Cross River); Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom); Darius Ishaku (Taraba); Ayo Fayose (Ekiti); and the Deputy Governor of Rivers state, Ipalibo Banigo.

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Speaking after the meeting, Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Mr. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State said the governors called the meeting to find a lasting solution to the crisis in the party.

Governor Fayose said: “It is my pleasure to tell you that we are here at the instance of the former President. He is genuinely concerned by what is going on in the party. And he thought that an interactive session with the governors would go a long way to douse the tension.

“One, we want to assure all our supporters that we believe in this party.  We believe in the success of this party.  We want to appeal to everybody to be wary of making statements that could further worsen the situation.

“Rather we should make complimentary statements that can enhance the party the more. Again, we know that there are so many matters before the court.  But we believe that a political solution will go a long way to solve this matter.”

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In a swift response, the PDP National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, in a statement through through the party’s National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo, said he was glad the governors are seeking for a solution to the crisis, adding that he was ready for a discussion.

He said, “It is a good news to hear that our governors have agreed to find a political solution to the crisis.

“We are glad to hear that. This has always been our position. We are ready to meet them and discuss. It is only one party and we won’t allow it to die.

“Today is significant because this is what we have been preaching. So, tell our enemies that we have agreed to sheathe our swords and work together in the interest of peace.”

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