By Desire Emmanuel
The chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the states of the federation, under the aegis of the PDP State Chairmen Forum, have raised the alarm over the recent defection of governors elected under the platform of the party.
The Forum said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is intimidating their governors, senators and members of the national and state Assemblies into defecting into the ruling party.
In a statement by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi (Chairman) and Mr Edward Percy Masha (Secretary), the chairmen condemned the APC’s alleged action, saying the party has been engaging in undemocratic, desperate and systematic actions aimed at intimidating, harassing, and coercing PDP leaders into joining the party.
The statement reads: “The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a crucial meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the PDP FCT Secretariat, Abuja, under the chairmanship of Mr Edward Percy Masha, Acting Secretary of the Forum.
“The meeting deliberated extensively on issues affecting the unity and stability of the party, reviewed preparations for the forthcoming National Elective Convention slated for November 15–16, 2025, and assessed the state of the opposition across the federation.
“After robust discussions, the forum issued the following resolutions:
Condemnation of APC’s undemocratic practices. The Forum strongly condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its undemocratic, desperate, and systematic efforts to intimidate, harass, and coerce PDP leaders—including governors, senators, and members of the National and State Assemblies—into defecting.
“The Forum described these acts as an assault on democracy, warning that the ruling party’s conduct is a dangerous step toward establishing a de facto one-party state, which Nigerians must collectively resist.
“Action Against Sabotage and Indiscipline. The Forum expressed grave concern over the activities of certain individuals within the PDP who, allegedly acting in concert with external interests linked to the APC, have been working to derail the party’s National Convention.
“Specifically, the Forum condemned the actions of Honourable Austine Nwachukwu (Imo State) and Honourable Amah Abraham Nnana (Abia State), who recently sought a court injunction to halt the convention. Their actions were unanimously described as a betrayal of the party’s unity and collective resolve.
“Consequently, the forum resolved to suspend both members from the body and appointed Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo State PDP, as the new Chairman of the PDP State Chairmen Forum.“
