The Forum of State Chairmen of the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to work with key organs to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general election. 

The Forum reaffirmed its commitment to work harmoniously with these organs in rebuilding, revitalising, and repositioning the PDP as Nigeria’s credible alternative and leading political force, while passing a vote of confidence on all organs of the party. 

In a statement at the end of its meeting, the Forum accused some members of the party of working with external forces to truncate the forthcoming elective National Convention and undermine the party. 

In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi and Secretary, Sir Edward Masha, the Forum accused its rivals, the All Progressives Congress (APC) of embarking on some undemocratic and systematic efforts, coercing PDP members and leaders to defect, describing the acts as an assault on democracy.

While it, however, warned that the ruling party’s conduct is a dangerous step toward establishing a de facto one-party state, which Nigerians must collectively resist, the Forum pledged continued cooperation with the party’s national leadership as it undertakes deliberate and strategic steps to strengthen the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.