Despite what the All Progressives Congress, the current government, would have Nigerians believe, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, did not lose the election.
Atiku said this in an address to outgoing and incoming Governors Elected on the PDP platform, at a reception and award ceremony organised by the PDP Governors Forum, in Abuja, on Thursday.
He advised Party faithful to keep faith and remain focused on the task ahead which according to him is the recovery of the party’s stolen mandate.
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Atiku also encouraged party members to take stock and figure out how the PDP lost its position as the oldest and most powerful political party in 1999 to its current miserable one at the event, which was hosted at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
Atiku said: “Next time, this kind of event can be organized earlier in the day to allow us more time so that all the issues, and challenges, facing the party can be discussed.”
Aminu Waziri Tambuwual, the governor of Sokoto State and chairman of the PDP GF, gave a welcome speech earlier in which he reflected on the history of the forum and what it has evolved into.
He expressed certainty that he was leaving behind a united and cohesive body that had grown into a strong voice that could not be disregarded in the body politic of the country.
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I am delighted to extend a warm greeting to all of you to this significant occasion, the first of its type since the establishment of the PDP Governors’ Forum in 2014. The Forum has always operated unofficially, but on October 12th, 2021, we formally incorporated as a separate business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The PDP Governors’ Forum has evolved over time into an alternative voice in governance in the country. A voice that can no longer be ignored.
Tambuwual told the new and returning governors, “On behalf of my colleague Governors in the Forum, I welcome all of them to this event and into the Forum.
“You are the shinning armours of the party going forward. We are happy to bequeath to you, a Forum that is strong, cohesive and vocal in the defence of democracy and good governance in the country.
“ With the calibre of Governors’ elect I see here today, I can say confidently that our Forum is going to be in good hands.
“Also, gathered here today are past Governors who served meritoriously as Chairmen of the PDP Governors’ Forum. These men at different times piloted the transformation agenda which we all enjoy at various levels in various states today.
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“For my colleagues, out-going Governors of our Forum, I commend all of you for your solidarity and comradeship. As a first among equals, I can vouch to the warm support and friendship of all the Governors of our Party.
“Sometimes, it was tough agreeing in all things, but we never forgot to put our interests behind that of our party, people and nation.
“The moments we have shared under this Forum have been moments of joy, learning, comradeship support for one another and a desire for the best of our Party, States and country. To you all, I express my gratitude.
“We are gathered today to celebrate and be celebrated for the progress we have made as a body, as a party and as PDP Governors’ Forum in particular.
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“We will also be celebrating in a special way, past Chairmen of this Forum, who we have not formally expressed our gratitude to, as past Leaders of the Forum. This opportunity is one we have been craving for. I am happy to welcome them back to their home, once again.”
The G-5 governors, including Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and his four other counterparts, were noticeably absent from the ceremony, which was also planned to recognize them for their long-term services to the party.
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