Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top party stalwarts have resolved not to join any coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, opting instead to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the PDP.
This decision was reached at a crucial overnight meeting held from Wednesday night into Thursday morning in Abuja, where party leaders unanimously agreed that resources and energy should be channeled into revitalizing the PDP rather than exploring new political alliances.
The meeting comes days after former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, hinted at a possible coalition of opposition forces to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Attending the meeting were influential party figures, including former Senate Presidents David Mark and Bukola Saraki; former governors Ahmed Makarfi (Kaduna), Sule Lamido (Jigawa), and Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto); former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Maina Waziri; and former Defence Minister, Lawal Batagarawa.
Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State represented the PDP Governors’ Forum.
A source privy to the meeting said the gathering was held in a frank and purposeful atmosphere, with a shared determination to strengthen the party from within.
“They resolved that there’s no need to abandon the PDP or work on any coalition,” the source told Daily Sun.
“Instead, they believe the same resources, energy, time, and strategies intended for building a coalition should be deployed toward revamping the PDP.”
The leaders also noted that all political parties, including the ruling APC, are grappling with internal crises and should not be seen as ideal alternatives.
The PDP, they emphasized, must focus on reconciliation, party unity, and grassroots mobilization as the 2027 elections approach.
