Eight governors have arrived in Asaba, the Delta State capital, for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum scheduled for Friday.
Host Governor Sheriff Oborevwori hosted a dinner in preparation for the meeting, where discussions will focus on fostering unity within the opposition party ahead of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting convened by the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT).
Governors from Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Plateau, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Osun, Taraba, and Zamfara states are in attendance, while the Deputy Governor of Oyo State is representing Governor Seyi Makinde. The Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, is also present.
In his opening remarks, Governor Oborevwori underscored the significance of national unity, urging stakeholders to prioritise and safeguard it at all costs.