The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other party members against actions capable of derailing the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

In a communiqué issued after its 7th meeting on Saturday in Gusau, Zamfara State, the Forum reaffirmed support for the resolutions of the 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) held in July, which endorsed the Ibadan convention.

Chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, the governors described the PDP as the only viable alternative to what they termed the ruling APC’s divisive governance and policies. They urged members to resist “anti-party forces” seeking to disrupt the process.

“The Forum reaffirms its full commitment to the resolutions of the 101st NEC meeting regarding the November 15 National Convention,” the communiqué stated. “It urges members to resist all attempts to derail the convention and to see the PDP as the only democratic institution and viable alternative for restoring Nigeria to the path of good governance and development.”

The governors commended party leaders for weathering defections, insisting the PDP’s grassroots appeal remained strong despite political distractions.

Their warning follows Wike’s remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today last week, where he rejected the South-South caretaker committee constituted by the National Working Committee (NWC) and insisted on the recognition of Dan Orbih as the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South).

“If they want another round of crisis, so be it,” Wike said, claiming the Calabar congress that produced Orbih was valid despite attempts by the party leadership to halt it.

The former Rivers State governor has also rejected the zoning committee led by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. His strained relationship with former ally Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, coupled with criticism from party members over his role in the APC-led federal cabinet, has deepened divisions within the PDP.

Despite these tensions, the Forum reiterated its commitment to “rescue Nigeria” and maintain focus on the forthcoming convention, which it described as critical to repositioning the party.