PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

  By Kola Oredipe Mathematics is never a simple subject to a lot of people and that is for a fact. And to be successful in politics depends largely on abilities to solve many problematic equations. The mathematics here is not the simple ‘Algebra’ but the very complex topic of ‘Integration’ which has to do with the management of different human characters and issues.  This truly requires deep experience in leadership, politics and crisis management to assuage various interests that would be at play while analyzing attitudes and loyalty of interested politicians. In leadership, decisions must be taken and ahead of the recently concluded People's Democratic Party (PDP) primaries, the leadership of the party at every level displayed tact while managing the processes of picking candidates either through consensus or real contest at the party primaries. As the leader of the PDP, Gov. Diri successfully managed the processes of candidates selection in due consultations with various pa...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has appealed to the international community to put pressure on the Federal Government to address the unabating acts of terrorism by armed  herdsmen in the country without religious or ethnic bias.  He said at the moment, it appears that the current administration in the Nigeria is unwilling to wield the big stick against murderous terrorist groups.  Governor Ortom made the appeal when he interacted with a delegation from the United Kingdom Parliaments All Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion and Beliefs at the Benue State Governor's Lodge Asokoro, Abuja.  The Governor stated that being a multi religious and ethnic country, the Federal Government which is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that the rights of the people as enshrined in the constitution are protected, ought to take the task more seriously than it is currently doing.  According to Governor Ortom, the inability of the federal government to act s...

The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, PhD has sent a congratulatory message to the Wazirin Adamawa and former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON on his emergence as the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 General Elections.  According to Governor Ikpeazu, the just concluded Special National Convention of the PDP has sent a clear message that the party is fully prepared to take over power at the Center. He described the victory of the former Vice President as a vindication of his tenacity, perseverance and personal commitment to the change of the developmental narative of our country. Governor Ikpeazu is confident that with his long years of experience in the democratic space, Alhaji Abubakar has all it takes to galvanize the entire membership of the party into a formidable force that will win the 2023 Presidential elections and usher in another refreshing phase in the leadership of our country. Governor Okezie Ikpeazu salute...

Adamawa State Governor Rt. Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sent a message of congratulations and best wishes to Nigeria's former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following his win in the recent primary election of the People's Democratic Party. PDP over the weekend held its Special National Convention where Atiku emerged winner having polled 371 votes to defeat the Rivers State Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike who scored 237 votes. Governor Fintiri termed the emphatic win in the election as a demonstration of the party's confidence in the leadership credentials of the former Vice President. "PDP and the delegates have spoken loudly and clearly through their votes by picking a highly experienced, colorfully decorated and long-serving leader to become the next President of Nigeria.On behalf of the good People and the Government of Adamawa State, I congratulate our Son, PDP and all the supporters of the former Vice President for this emphatic win and wish him all the best as the par...

 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said no Nigerian child deserves to be out school even as he congratulated children in the country describing them as the future of Nigeria.  The Governor stated this in a statement to mark this years Children's Day celebration.  He said the 10.5 million out of school children figure for Nigeria as relrsed by UNICEF was unacceptable and urged government at all levels to take decisive steps in revising the trend. "I first of all, congratulate the Nigerian child on this special day as they mark the Children's Day. I pray that they will grow in wisdom and knowledge to contribute their quota to the growth and development of our nation.  "It is because of this that the Benue State government under my leadership would not tolerate keeping children on the streets instead of enrolling them in school. We have zero tolerance for child trafficking and indeed all crimes against humanity.   "We will continue to promote children's...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the people of the state to remain united in the task of moving the state forward.  The Governor spoke Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi shortly after the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Titus Uba emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governorship candidate for next year's polls.  Hon. Uba defeated five other aspirants with 731 votes to emerge the PDP guber flag bearer at the primaries.  An elated Ortom who was addressing party delegates at the venue of the governorship contest amidst shouts of joy shortly after Uba was declared winner, stated that the successful conduct of the exercise was a reflection of the people's will.  The Governor praised the peaceful and transparent manner in which the party governorship primary was conducted, noting that it was a collective victory for Benue State.  He pledged to continue offering purposeful leadership direction for the p...

Ahead of the PDP Governorship primary elections this week, Governor Samuel Ortom has said that the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state is committed to leading the party to victory at the general elections next year.  The Governor gave the assurance Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 when stakeholders from Vandeikya Local Government area visited to thank him on behalf of other leaders of the party for zoning the Governorship seat to the local Government.  The Governor stated that the zoning of the seat to Jerchira and Vandeikya was a collective decision of all party leaders from the 14 Tiv speaking local governments after series of meetings and consultations.  He said due to the transparent manner with which the zoning was carried out and the emergence of Engineer Titus Uba as consensus candidate, majority of party members were happy and willing to work with the choice of the party.  Governor Ortom however noted that all the aspirants, particularly those...

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State on Monday emerged as the People's Democratic Party, PDP, senatorial candidate for the Taraba State Senatorial Zone for the 2023 election. Governor Ishaku who was the party's sole candidate for the zone won all the 154 out of a total of 158 votes cast. Four invalid votes were recorded. The elections which were held in the Township Stadium in Wukari, the traditional headquarters of the JUKUN race was supervised by officials of the Independent  National Electorate Commission, INEC. Speaking soon after his declaration as winner, Ishaku praised the peaceful conduct of the PDP primaries for various elective positions held throughout the state and noted that with what has happened, the party had emerged stronger from the exercise and would continue its dominance in Taraba State politics. He promised to provide purposeful leadership for Taraba South Senatorial Zone and to ensure that people's lives are touched positively.  The election...

 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has dissolved the State Executive Council with effect from Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The Chief of Staff to the Governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol), have also been relieved of their offices.   “His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, commends the members the Rivers State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the State. He has also wished them the best in all their future endeavours.”   Governor Wike, has therefore instructed all the former members of the State Executive Council to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries. Kelvin Ebiri Special Assistant Media to the Rivers State Governor

 ...Attributes Victory To Hard Work, Commitment Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated the management, players and technical crew of Bayelsa Queens Football Club for making the state again proud by emerging champions of the 2021/2022 Nigerian Women Football League. The Bayelsa State-sponsored team overcame five other rivals in the NWFL Super Six Championship, which ended on Sunday in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The governor described their unbeaten run at the championship as a manifestation of the fact that their brilliant performance during the regular season was not a fluke. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri noted that, Bayelsa Queens did not just emerge champions, but also put up one of the best overall performances in the history of the competition as they won all their five matches to amass a total of 15 points. Also, a member of the team, Gift Monday, won the top scorer award with a total of 12 g...

Governor Samuel Ortom has charged members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP electoral panels for the House of Assembly and that of Representatives primaries to be firm but ensure that the process is free, fair and transparent.  The Governor gave the charge while addressing members of the legislative  panels, made up of principally Government appointees at the PDP State Secretariat in Makurdi.  The primary elections into the State and House of Representatives is scheduled to hold on Sunday 22 May, 2022 across the state.  The Governor maintained that conducting a transparent, free and fair primaries would give all the aspirants a sense of belonging and galvanize the position of the party in winning the general elections.  He tasked them to work closely with security operatives to ensure that only delegates were allowed into the venue of the primaries to avoid any thing that would compromise the credibility of the process.  Earlier, the state chairman of th...

The Rivers State Government says it is committed to engaging youths positively and empowering them. The State Chief Executive, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated this during the opening ceremony of the Uplifting African Youth Through Basketball Programme in Port Harcourt, on Friday, 20th May 2022. Represented by his Deputy, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Governor Wike said the issues of youths and young adults are very important to his administration, while expressing delight that youths are being built up with critical life skills in sports, communication, and entrepreneurial leadership skills needed for Rivers State, Nigeria, and Africa. Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (Right) exchanging pleasantries with the Consulate General, United States of America, Jenifer Foltz (Left) during the Official Opening Ceremony of the Uplift African Youth Through Basketball in Port Harcourt on the 20th May 2022 “This Administration is very interested in youth engagements, we want...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has remphasized the commitment of his administration to boosting basic education in the State as it remains the foundation upon which other forms and levels of education must stand. The Governor stated this today as he commissioned the Abia Model Basic Schools & Multimedia Digital Teaching Programme at Osusu Amaukwa and also performed the ground breaking of the SMART SCHOOL Project at Umuajuju, designed to enhance quality teaching and learning in Abia schools.  The Governor also performed the official commissioning of the Headquarters Building of the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) at Ogurube layout, Umuahia.  Speaking separately during the events at Abia Model Basic School, Osusu Amaukwa in Obingwa LGA and  Umuajuju in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Governor Ikpeazu said the model schools would introduce the students and pupils to ICT and make them capable of competing with their contemporaries all over the world. He pointed out th...