The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to the party, pledging to “soldier on” despite what it describes as calculated pressures, orchestrated hostilities, and institutional pushback.

In a statement signed by the Forum Chairman and Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, alongside 25 other state chairmen, the group expressed full support for the party’s new National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, as the PDP adjusts to a new leadership structure following its Ibadan National Convention.

The statement described the new 20-member National Working Committee (NWC) led by Turaki as a consolidation of leadership at a time when the party faces both internal tensions and external challenges.

“In the face of calculated pressures, orchestrated hostilities, and callous institutional oppressions, we reaffirm our unshakeable resolve to soldier on in defence of the enduring ideals of the Peoples Democratic Party,” the forum said.

The PDP state chairmen also commended the role of PDP governors in stabilising party processes, particularly during the National Elective Convention in Oyo State.

“We convey profound appreciation to His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, for the seamless, well-organised, and successful hosting of the elective National Convention,” the statement read.

Key contributions from other PDP governors were also acknowledged, including Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State and PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa State and Chairman of the Convention Organising Committee), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau State), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State), and Ademola Adeleke (Osun State). The forum said their coordination helped sustain party order during a period marked by political uncertainty and internal contestations.

The new NWC emerged from the PDP National Elective Convention held in Ibadan from November 15 to 16, 2025, ushering in a new phase of leadership with heightened expectations from state party structures.

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