PDP Governors, Leaders Reject Coalition Talks, Vow to Rebuild Party Ahead of 2027

PDP Governors, Leaders Reject Coalition Talks, Vow to Rebuild Party Ahead of 2027

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other top party stalwarts have resolved not to join any political coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Instead, they have committed to focusing on rebuilding and strengthening the PDP from within.

This resolution was reached during a crucial overnight meeting held from Wednesday night into Thursday morning in Abuja. Party leaders unanimously agreed that their resources, time and strategies would be better invested in 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 the possibility of a coalition among opposition forces to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

Present at the meeting were prominent figures such as 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.

The PDP Governors’ Forum was represented by Governors Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State.

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A source privy to the meeting described the gathering as “frank and purposeful,” marked by a shared determination to strengthen the PDP internally.

“They resolved that there’s no need to abandon the PDP or work on any coalition,” the source told Journalists. “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 observed that all political parties, including the ruling APC, are currently battling internal crises and should not be seen as viable alternatives.

They emphasized that the PDP must now focus on reconciliation, party unity and grassroots mobilization as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin in earnest