PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

...Called on the committee to work for zero tolerance to all forms of violence  ...Also launched Costed Model Action Plan Committee  Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi state on Friday inaugurated an implementation committee on Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law with a call on the committee to work towards ensuring zero tolerance to all forms of violence in the state.  Inaugurating the committee alongside other members of the Costed Model Action Plan Committee at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Bauchi, the governor said Bauchi state is the first state to domesticate Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act in North Eastern Nigeria.  However, Governor Bala Mohammed said implementation of the law will only be possible when funding is provided, and the political will is supported by targeted financial and other resources. He called on the committee to work in close collaboration and in active synergy with critical stakeholders in order to elimin...

By Paulinus Nsirim On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Governor Nyesom Wike in a statewide broadcast to Rivers people, imposed a night curfew at all Rivers State land borders, from 8.00 p.m to 6.00 a.m. The curfew which took effect from Wednesday, April 28, 2021 was necessitated by the recent security breaches and deadly attacks on security personnel in Rivers State, by yet to be identified gunmen. “We wish to advise that those who have any legitimate need or reason to come into or go out of the State must do so before 8.00 p.m. when the curfew shall come into force daily,” Governor Wike had advised. He stated that security agencies have been posted to monitor and enforce strict compliance of the curfew at all borders and or entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States. On Thursday, April 29, 2021, Governor  Wike, in another statewide broadcast, further imposed an extended dusk-to- dawn curfew on the entire 23 Local Government Areas of the State, a decision which was ...

Today, Thursday, April 29, 2021 The People's Democratic Party (PDP) arising from an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting held at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, in Abuja, appointed the Governor of Edo State, Chief Godwin Obaseki to serve as Chairman of the PDP e-Registration Committee while his Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, will serve as Deputy Chairman. In attendance were;  Sen. Bala Mohammed - Bauchi Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru  Fintiri - Adamawa Governor, Bar. Mahdi Aliyu Gusau -Zamfara Deputy Governor, Cecilia Ezeilo - Enugu Deputy Governor, and Kingsley Burutu Otuaro - Delta Deputy Governor Below is the unedited version of the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting;  The National Executive Committee (NEC) after its emergency meeting  considered crucial issues regarding the programs of the party as well as extensively reviewed the state of the nation, especially the escalated insecurity...

...Applauds INC e-voting Initiative  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has decried the absence of a  distinct voice for the Ijaw ethnic nationality on issues currently affecting the country.  Governor Diri said reviving the ethnic group's foremost socio-cultural organisation, the Ijaw National Congress (INC), was long overdue and therefore called on his kinsmen to close ranks. Senator Diri, who was one-time National Organising Secretary of the group, averred that as the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria, a comatose INC meant a loud and unacceptable silence at critical moments of the nation’s history.  A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, said the governor gave the charge on Thursday to delegates and members at the opening of two-day INC 2021 Convention at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa. Governor Diri expressed the optimism that with the convergence of critical stakeholders from across the country, the INC would rise again for the Ija...

  …As Gov. Ugwuanyi reiterates commitment to promotion of human rights, fundamental freedoms of residents. Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State, yesterday, said his administration has leveraged every opportunity to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms of residents of the state through various time-honoured initiatives.  Speaking during the inauguration of the modernized Enugu State Office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), located at No. 3, Eziagu Street, New Haven, Enugu, Gov. Ugwuanyi disclosed that his administration has initiated and achieved a lot in promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms of the residents, through domestication of the Child Rights Act in the state and establishment of the Tamar-Sexual Assault and Referral Center (Tamar-Sarc) for provision of free medical, legal and counseling services for victims of rape, especially women and girls. Other initiatives include the “establishment of Oasis of Hope for the Needy, a center f...

…says a united PDP will secure South-West Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the bad governance and maladministration of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not extend beyond 2023, as, according to him, Nigerians have become tired of the party and would kick it out of power at the polls. Governor Makinde, who stated this on Wednesday, during the inauguration of the South-West PDP Zonal Executives, held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that the redemption of the country has begun from the South-West geopolitical zone. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted him as saying that the unity of the PDP will secure victory for the party in the South-West and Nigeria. The governor, who emphasised that the APC cannot be allowed to rule the country beyond 2023, said that there is the urgent need to address the challenges of insecurity and economic recession, which have been rampant under the APC government. He sa...

...Restates Ban On Open Grazing Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on citizens and residents of the state to be vigilant due to the security situation in parts of the country. Governor Diri also warned that the state would not be a safe haven for purveyors of violence even as he restated the ban on open grazing of cattle. Speaking during the 33rd Executive Council meeting inside the Exco Chambers of Government House in Yenagoa, he said the government would stand against anyone bent on destroying the existing peace in the state.  A press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as describing security as everybody's business. He urged people of the state not to hesitate to avail the security agencies of necessary information to help tackle insecurity.  The governor expressed appreciation to the various arms of government and Bayelsans at large for their role in ensuring that the state remained peaceful and called for all hands to...

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says the baffling state of insecurity and the unchallenged killings of citizens by outlaws in parts of the country is a clear manifestation of bad leadership. He said it is now obvious to those who threw caution to the wind to foist such bad leadership on the people, that Nigeria has collapsed. Governor Wike made the assertion when he had an interactive session with traditional rulers, political and opinion leaders of Andoni nationality at Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday. According to Governor Wike, instead of leaders to be bold to speak against the ills in the land and sincerely pursue solutions to them,  they indulge in sycophancy. "Nigeria has totally collapsed. Look at, today, what happened in Nasarawa and Benue States, how they slaughtered people on the road. See what is happening in Niger State and the APC Governor there is crying, saying he has been talking to the Federal Government but nobody has listened to him. And...

My dear people of Rivers State You are aware of the recent security breaches and deadly attacks on security personnel by yet to be identified gunmen and brigands.  2. On Saturday 24th the April 2021 some innocent officers of the Customs, Police and Civil Defence services on their duty posts along the Port Harcourt – Owerri express way were ambushed and gruesomely murdered in cold blood by armed attackers. 3. The next day, that is, Sunday, 25th April 2021, the State witnessed another deadly attack and killing of officers and men of the Nigerian Army right in their duty post at Abua town in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of the State. 4. Although the security agencies are investigating these attacks with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice, nobody yet knows where and when  the next attack would take place; neither do we also know the motives of the deranged characters or group behind these senseless assault on our State and the lives of security operatives working t...

The Executive Council of the Akwa Ibom State Government held at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House Uyo held on Monday, April 26,2021 The meeting which was presided by HE the Governor, had in attendance HE, the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Head of the Civil Service, all Commissioners and Special Adviser, commenced at 11:00am after the rendering of the national and state anthems and an opening prayer worded by Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, HC- Education. HE the Governor in his opening remarks bemoaned the current economic and security situation in the country. He sued for cooperation, support and prayers for the Federal Government and the country. He charged the Commissioner for Health to ensure that the Primary Healthcare Centers were functioning optimally to help provide health care services to rural populace. Business of the day 1. Reports were received on the leasing of the Dakkada tower, Eket Urbanization, Power for All, ...