 are scheduled to gather in Ibadan, Oyo State, on April 13 and 14, 2025){kind=link}
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are scheduled to gather in Ibadan, Oyo State, on April 13 and 14, 2025, to explore strategies for the party’s future as discussions around forming a united opposition ahead of the 2027 elections gain traction.
The meeting comes at a pivotal moment, with growing pressure on opposition figures to unite against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, insiders say ongoing internal rifts and conflicting interests among key PDP stakeholders continue to slow progress on coalition efforts.
A central focus of the Ibadan gathering will be whether the PDP should align with other opposition groups or attempt to reposition itself independently.
According to party sources, while many governors support the idea of building a strong alliance, entrenched divisions have stalled any concrete plan.
Legal matters will also feature prominently in discussions.
The PDP governors are challenging the federal government’s recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who serves as the PDP Governors Forum’s vice chair.
The situation has intensified internal unrest and raised questions about the federal government’s influence on state-level governance.
Additionally, the governors are expected to address the lingering leadership dispute over the national secretary position.
A recent Supreme Court ruling, whose Certified True Copy (CTC) they have obtained, will help them determine whether Senator Samuel Anyanwu or Sunday Ude-Okoye holds the legitimate claim to the role.
A party insider revealed that the governors’ decisions in Ibadan could shape the PDP’s direction heading into 2027.
“This meeting may decide whether the PDP still has a future as a dominant opposition force,” the source said, warning that many members are disillusioned and considering exiting the party if urgent reforms are not made.
He added, “The party is drifting. Unless a serious commitment is made to unite and restore order, PDP may no longer be a major player in national politics.”