PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde; former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori and other chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday in Lagos met with a group being led by a former Deputy National Chairman of PDP, Chief Olabode George, behind closed door in a move to reconcile warring factions in the state chapter of the party. The meeting, held on Lugard Street, Ikoyi, with Chief George in a ttendance, as well as former Lagos State deputy governor, Chief Kofoworola Buknor-Akerele; Dr. Remi Akitoye, Dr. Adegbola Dominic, among others, lasted for more than three hours, with Makinde expressing satisfaction with the outcome which he said amounted to putting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos on notice of surprises awaiting them, come 2023. Also in attendance were a former Minister of Transportation, Chief Ebenezer Babatope and a former governorship candidate of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mr. Babatunde Gbadamosi, who readily described h...

By Admin The PDP Governors' Forum under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has  congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammed Mutawalle on the occasion of his 51st birthday. In a message dated February 28, 2020,  and signed by its Director General, Hon CID Maduabum, the Forum said: "51 years is remarkable in a person's life, and we therefore on this auspicious occasion, wish you good health and wisdom to continue your revolutionary approach to good governance in Zamfara State. "Indeed since you assumed office as Governor you have made a difference with respect to security, infrastructure and indeed all aspects of human development in Zamfara State. "As a PDP state we are delighted that God is using you to wipe out the tears of the people of Zamfara State.

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged the state Livestock Guards to ensure that no herd of cattle seen openly grazing in any part of the state goes without being impounded. The Governor who gave the charge today in Makurdi while inspecting impounded cows at the quarantine unit of the state Ministry of Agriculture said enforcement of the ranching law would continue to enable those who wish to do livestock business comply with its provisions. He stated that there had been influx of armed herdsmen with large herds of animals into the state, despite the high level of awareness creation to the existence of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law. The Governor stated that several herds of cattle had been impounded and quarantined in other local government areas in the state, pointing out that trucks have been acquired by government to help Livestock Guards convey impounded livestocks from long distances to quarantine units for safe keeping. He describ...

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged parents, guardians and teachers not to relent in teaching their children moral values and principles that would shape their future and produce a better society. He made the call in Asaba at the maiden edition of “Time- out with role model,’’ a workshop organised by the Delta state Orientation Bureau and urged children to emulate people with responsible behaviours as models and mentors. Gov. Okowa, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, insisted that as future leaders, the youths need to be taught good morals. Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, in a keynote address called on the participants at the workshop comprising of mainly of students from public and private schools, to make genuine difference in life through their behaviours. Aniagwu advised the children to imbibe core moral values and shun vices capable of making them wayward in life. Earlier, Director-General of th...

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has warned former office holders in the state still in possession of the state’s property to return them or risk being reported to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) for prosecution. Gov. Makinde gave the warning in Ibadan while receiving the Chairman of the ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye and his management team in his office. ” The state government expects that the former office holders will cooperate with it and return funds traced to them. We are not here to witch-hunt the past administration or individuals; that is why the commission has not seen a lot of petitions coming from us. “But, as we have progressed, what we have seen is that some of the resources accruing to the state were mismanaged and we have been talking to the people involved. “If they return those resources, then, we probably won’t need to come to ICPC because the whole idea is for the commission to help us recover those resources of...

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) is the only existing political party in the state because of its commitment to the rapid development of the state. Speaking during the defection of Former Commissioner of Education and Rivers APC Chieftain,  Chief Allwell Onyesoh with thousands of his supporters at the PDP Secretariat in Port Harcourt on Friday,  Governor Wike said that Rivers people are happy  with the performance of the PDP over the years. He said: "There is no other party in Rivers State.  PDP is the only party as far as Rivers State is concerned. "Except people who do not see and those who tell lies in this state, the only party that means well for Rivers State is the PDP." Governor Wike said that the performance of the Rivers State PDP is beyond mere propaganda. "This is the only party that keeps its promises.  When we say a thing, we go all out to carry it out on behalf of the ...

The Rivers State Government has expressed its readiness to manage COVID-19 if it is recorded in the oil capital of the country. The World Health Organisation, WHO, in its report released in January listed Rivers among four other states vulnerable to the novel Coronavirus. Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, Director Planning, Research & Statistics, Rivers State Ministry of Health, Chinwe Atata, said following the emergence of the virus in Lagos, the Rivers State government has raised its preparedness level for COVID-19 to ALERT mode with the establishment of multi-sectoral emergency preparedness Technical Working Group specifically dedicated to reviewing the risk for COVID importation and evaluating the response pattern as events unfold in the State. Atata said surveillance at the International Airport Omagwa has been strengthened with multiple layers of screening from inflight assessment to the use of thermal cameras for early detection of suspected cases as well as...

…says state ready to collaborate with Commission Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday that his administration has started reaching out to former office holders in the state, who have been discovered to have withheld state’s resources, to return same or risk being reported to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The Governor, who gave the hint while receiving the chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye and his management team in his office, said that the state government “expects that the former office holders would cooperate with it and return funds traced to them.” A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying: “We are not here to witch-hunt the past administration or individuals. That is probably why you (ICPC) have not seen a lot of petitions coming from us. But as we have progressed, what we have seen is that some of the resources wer...

...As BOT Chairman Describes Him As Party's Gem The Chairman of the People's Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF), Gov. Aminu Waziri of Sokoto state has reiterated the need for the party to adhere to the principle of fair play in its forthcoming primaries and all future political competitions. Gov. Tambuwal was speaking at 89th session of the party's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja Thursday. On the same occasion, Gov. Tambuwal received accolades from the Chairman of the party's Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Walid Jubril, who described his ascension to the position of the Chairman of the PDP-GF as a good omen to the party. According to Gov. Tambuwal, the party must get its acts right as the "whole world is watching us." He noted that as the party is known as that of Democrats who have stuck to their guns and demonstrated fairness, equity and good conscience "as it was shown in our last primary in Port Harcourt, ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alerts that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently mounting pressure on the Supreme Court to restrain itself from reversing the flawed judgment on the Imo State Governorship election despite obvious mistakes in that judgement, which is now threatening the stability of our nation. The party, which hailed Wednesday's verdict of the Supreme Court on Bayelsa state governorship election, however noted that the elements and grounds for the demands by the PDP and majority of Nigerians for the reversal of Imo state governorship election judgment are completely different from those of Bayelsa. The PDP explained that its demand on Imo is not in any way in contestation of the authority and finality of the Supreme Court but a patriotic effort to assist the Supreme Court affirm its infallibility by correcting the inherent mistakes in the judgment which came as a result of misleading presentation to it by the APC.  It is therefore instructiv...

In keeping with its promise of ensuring that the welfare of workers in the State is given priority, the Akwa Ibom State Government has commenced the payment of the thirty thousand Naira (30,000.00) minimum wage to its workforce. A statement by the Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Uwem Andrew-Essien states that the new minimum wage came into effect with the February, 2020 salary with January arrears also paid. Pastor Andrew-Essien who noted that while some States in the Federation are still negotiating with the organized Labour on agreeable modalities for the implementation of the new minimum wage, he is happy that Akwa Ibom State is among the few States to have already implemented and began the payment of the new minimum wage with arrears. The Accountant General expressed gratitude to the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for not paying lip service to the welfare of workers, describing him as workers’ friendly Governor. “We applaud and celebrate the Governor for ...

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawallen has given an express directive to all school principals and feeding officers in the state to henceforth eat the food they serve students or face dismissal. Governor Mawalle, who supervised the compulsory eating by Principal and staff of Government Science Secondary School and Government Girls’ Secondary School Gusau, was dismayed after meeting the students eating substandard food contrary to the agreement with the principals and feeding officers in the state. Matawalle directed that “henceforth, the principals and the feeding officers throughout the state must eat the same food they cook for their students or be dismissed”. The Governor expressed his dissatisfaction with the type of food provided to the students, in spite of huge amount of money being spent by the government for the program. “Henceforth, my administration would deal decisively with such negative attitude by those entrusted with the responsibility,” he said. “You must he...

The People's Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) Wednesday held its first meeting under the leadership of Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, was held at Shehu Shagari House, the Sokoto state governor's lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. At its close, Gov. Tambuwal told journalists that the forum discussed matters of its national spread and development, how it would be strengthened to meet future political challenges and myriads of issues affecting the nation. Also, a communique issued by the forum and signed by Gov. Tambuwal, while congratulating the party "over the recent Supreme Court verdict", that brought Senator Diri Duoye and his Deputy, Senator  Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, to power, the forum applauded the apex court's Wednesday affirmation of the November 2019 Bayelsa State Gubernatorial Elections. While ushering Senator Duoye into the meeting and the Forum, the body, noted the communique,...

- Says it's no victor no vanquished Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling was only affirmation of God's judgement, which paved the way for him to emerge victorious. Senator Diri also said that there is no victor no vanquished as the victory is for all Bayelsans regardless of party affiliation. A statement by his acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the triumphant Bayelsa governor as commending the courage and sagacity of the apex court Justices in affirming their earlier judgement of February 13, 2020. His words: "Once again, I describe myself as a miracle governor. So the Supreme Court just affirmed the judgement of the Almighty God, who made it possible for me to become the governor of Bayelsa State. "For me, there is no victor no vanquished as the victory is for all Bayelsans. It is not a winner takes all. "My message is that of reconciliation as I will run an all-inc...

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has assured that his administration will not toy with banditry and kidnapping, stressing that synergy with the security agencies, stakeholders and traditional leaders is to ensure a safe and secure state. He stated this yesterday while handing over firearms and ammunition to the Police and the guns recovered from criminals by a hunter, Ali Kwara at Government House, Bauchi. The governor said Ali Kwara recovered the arms at Burra forest in Ningi Council Area in collaboration with the police who confiscated them from bandits. Mohammed said, “There are some informants within and outside Bauchi and environs that are helping us to do this, and this is also in collaboration with Bauchi state government, Ali Kawra, the Police and other security agencies. “This is so that we will be able to have some concrete engagement with a view to identifying all the bandits and armed robbers that have migrated from Zamfara State and other places looking for ...

The State Governor Senator Ben Ayade has been commended for clearing the outstanding payments of YESSO Public Workfare Beneficiaries in the State totaling 0.54 Billion Naira. The Head, Monitoring and Evaluation Federal Operating Co-Ordinating Unit of YESSO Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Musa made this commendation recently while on a verification visit to the State. Alhaji Abubakar Musa who was accompanied by the National Project Accountant Bamidele Akinola as well as a representative of the Federal Ministry of Finance Babatunde Adebayo, explained that the aim of the visit is 'to check records and verify from the beneficiaries themselves’ the payment status of their stipends. He maintained that ‘YESSO at the national level does not want to lose Cross River especially as it is part of the eight pilot States of the programme as well as the only State in the South-South and South-East and commended the Commissioner, Ministry of International Development Corporation, Dr. Inyang Asibo...

The People's Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) Wednesday held its first meeting under the leadership of Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, was held at Shehu Shagari House, the Sokoto state governor's lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. At its close, Gov. Tambuwal told journalists that the forum discussed matters of its national spread and development, how it would be strengthened to meet future political challenges and myriads of issues affecting the nation. Also, a communique issued by the forum and signed by Gov. Tambuwal, while congratulating the party "over the recent Supreme Court verdict", that brought Senator Diri Duoye and his Deputy, Senator  Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, to power, the forum applauded the apex court's Wednesday affirmation of the November 2019 Bayelsa State Gubernatorial Elections. While ushering Senator Duoye into the meeting and the Forum, the body, noted the communique,...

The PDP Governors Forum under the Chairmanship of  RT. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Governor of Sokoto State meets with the PDP National Working Committee today 26th February at the Sokoto state Loadge, Asokoro Abuja. Governors in attendance are: His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Waziri Tabuwal - Sokoto State, H.E, Sen. Bala Mohammed - Bauchi State, H.E, Ahmad Umaru Fintiri - Adamawa State, H.E, Sen. Douye Diri - Bayelsa State, H.E, Udom Emmanuel - Akwa Ibom State, H.E Barr. Mahdi Mohammed Deputy Governor Zamfara State, H.E Sen. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, H.E Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu- Abia State Governor. More details Loading....

The Ebonyi State Government under the leadership of Governor David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, and National Automotive Design and Development Council have expressed readiness to partner in the establishment of an electric-powered vehicle assembling plant in Ebonyi State. The agreement was reached when the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi played host to the Director of NADDC, Jelani Aliyu, MFR on Wednesday in Abuja. Aliyu explained that NADDC is at the finishing stage of certification of vehicle parts imported into the country, noting that NADDC will soon start monitoring all imported vehicle parts and will not allow vehicles parts in the country without certification. The NADDC boss explained that they have started building of an Automative Training Centre in Ebonyi state - the centre is aimed at training the people to understand the techniques of vehicles and make them become technicians. He called on the governor to identify areas of possible partnership. In res...

- Slams N10m fine against SANs The Supreme Court on Wednesday described the request by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to review its judgment voiding the participation of its candidate in the Bayelsa governorship election as Vexatious, frivolous and an abuse of court process. The court held that the suit filed on behalf of the APC, its sacked governor-elect and deputy governor-elect, Mr David Lyon and Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo lacked merit and accordingly dismissed it. The apex court in the unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Amina Augie, came down heavily on the counsel to the applicants for filing the motions which amounts to desecration of the judiciary. "I feel like shedding tears that senior counsel in this case would ever bring this kind of frivolous applications during my life time", Justice Augie said in an emotion laden voice. She subsequently ordered the lawyers, Chief Afe Babalola SAN and Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN to pay the sum of N10 million...

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, dismissed the application of the All Progressives Congress (APC )for its February 13th judgement which sacked David Lyon as Bayelsa Governor-elect to be reversed. The Apex Court insisted it’s earlier decision was in order and that there was no need to deviate. Details to follow shortly

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi state has assured communities of Hardawa District that his administration will consider extending the ongoing road project from Sade to Akuyam to their area. The governor gave the assurance when he received in audience, traditional rulers under the district led by the newly appointed District Head of Hardawa who visited him at the Government House Bauchi. The governor believed that when extended to the area, the road project will assist towards enhancing commercial activities of the benefiting communities. Governor Bala Mohammed tasked the appointed district head to work with all the stakeholders to ensure the transformation of the area. The governor assured people of the state that their choice will be considered in the appointment of traditional rulers. state. The leader of the delegation who is the newly appointed District Head of Hardawa, Alhaji Abubakar Garba Lili expressed gratitude to the governor for his appoint...

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Tuesday received the torch of unity totem for the forthcoming National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Edo state from April 20th. About 250 athletes are expected to attend the national festival. A delegation from the National Sport Commission led by its Zonal Coordinator Kaduna, Olushola Luke, presented the totem to the state  commissioner for youth and sports, Alhaji Aminu Bala Bodinga, who handed it to the governor at Government House, Sokoto. Receiving the torch, Governor Tambuwal reaffirmed his government's commitment to ensuring the development of sport in the state. The Governor pointed out that the sport sector provides avenue for youth development. He explained that youth who formed the critical mass of the population will continue to be engaged in sporting activities. Governor Tambuwal also said Sokoto state will participate fully in the scheduled national sport festival. Earlier the Zonal Coordinator National...

Following the recent fire outbreak at Nsulu Games Village in Isiala Ngwa North LGA and other areas of the state as recently recorded, Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed a total ban on bush burning in the state with immediate effect. This ban has become necessary to protect lives and property from avoidable fire disasters as well as preserve our natural habitat. The Fire Service and security agencies in the state are by this notice directed to ensure full compliance and prosecution of defaulters according to relevant laws.