In a surprising turn of events, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has been elected as the chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum. The announcement was made on Monday after the forum’s meeting in Abuja.
The news of Governor Mohammed’s election comes as a shock to many, considering he is relatively new to the PDP and the fact that he succeeded a governor from the opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC). However, it appears that his leadership qualities and achievements in Bauchi State have earned him the trust of his fellow governors.
The PDP Governors’ Forum is a body made up of the 15 governors currently serving on the PDP platform across the country. Its main aim is to ensure effective communication and collaboration amongst PDP governors and work towards the party’s success in future elections.
Governor Mohammed’s election is expected to bring a new sense of vigor to the PDP Governors’ Forum. With his wealth of experience in public service, having previously served as a senator and minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), there are high hopes that he will take the forum to greater heights.
Reacting to his election, Governor Mohammed expressed his gratitude to his fellow governors and pledged to work towards ensuring the success of the PDP in future elections. He also promised to use his position to strengthen the bond amongst PDP governors and bring more prosperity to the people of his state and Nigeria as a whole.
This development is coming on the heels of the recent Supreme Court judgement that affirmed the victory of the PDP’s candidate, Governor Samuel Ortom in the last Benue State governorship election. This has further boosted the confidence of the PDP governors and their plans to take over more states in the 2023 elections.
In conclusion, the election of Governor Bala Mohammed as the chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum is a significant development that is expected to have a positive impact on the party as a whole. It is a clear indication that the PDP is ready to take on the ruling party, APC, in the coming elections.
