Senator Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State and chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has proclaimed the PDP to be unified and rejected the idea of internal divisions, coalitions, or factions.
Mohammed reiterated the PDP’s determination to continue to be a powerful force in Nigerian politics while speaking at the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. He said the party is committed to rebuilding public trust and delivering excellent governance.
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“This is a miracle of the PDP, the party that has history, pedigree, and the human capital to deliver Nigeria. We have been engrossed in controversies and challenges, not created by us, but created for us. Yet, we have been navigating them successfully, unlike the other parties,” Mohammed said.
He applauded the National Working Committee (NWC) for its efforts in resolving internal issues and strengthening party unity, noting that visible signs of discord had been addressed in recent weeks.
“The NWC has collapsed all differences and wranglings. They met before this meeting. What you’ve been seeing in terms of press releases and counter-statements has stopped, and you will not see them again,” he said.
Mohammed also acknowledged the role of the Board of Trustees (BoT), National Assembly caucuses, and state chapters in keeping the party united and effective, particularly at the grassroots level.
“There is no element of wrangling in the state chapters. And that is where our strengths lie. We thank you, our state chairmen, for keeping the party alive, often with limited resources, and ensuring that PDP remains intact and functional,” he noted.
Refuting recent media reports of defections and internal crisis, the Bauchi state governor described such narratives as ‘cosmetic’ and designed to weaken the PDP’s image. However, he insisted that the party had remained resilient and cohesive.
“We are all on the same page. No excuse for coalition, no excuse to form any stakeholders’ meeting other than that of the NWC. We are solidly behind the NWC and the governors and will continue to work as the conscience of the party,” he stated.
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Additionally, Mohammed reassured Nigerians and PDP supporters that the party would remain focused on delivering results and rebuilding trust.
“Please be assured that we will not disappoint Nigerians and our teeming supporters. We are committed to our role as the conscience of the party and will continue working together to ensure the PDP succeeds,” he added.
