Ibadan, Nigeria – Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set for a high-stakes emergency meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, this Sunday and Monday (April 13-14, 2025), as the party battles internal collapse and struggles to position itself in Nigeria’s fast-evolving opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
Why This Meeting Matters
The closed-door summit comes amid:
Massive Party Disillusionment – Over 75% of PDP members are reportedly “mentally checked out” due to years of leadership crises and poor electoral fortunes. Coalition Deadlock – Opposition parties remain divided on forming a united front against the APC, with the PDP struggling to assert dominance in talks. Rivers State Crisis – Governors will strategize on their Supreme Court case against the FG’s emergency rule declaration and suspension of Gov. Sim Fubara (PDP’s Vice Chairman). National Secretary Battle – The Supreme Court’s final ruling on the Samuel Anyanwu vs. Sunday Ude-Okoye tussle will shape party leadership decisions.
Exclusive Insider Revelations
A top PDP source told Weekend Trust:
“This is do-or-die for PDP. If governors fail to act decisively, the party risks irrelevance. Members are already leaving—some to SDP, others waiting for a new coalition. The governors must either lead a strong alliance or rebuild PDP from scratch.”
Another insider warned:
“The so-called coalition talks are going nowhere. Leaders are more focused on personal ambitions than Nigeria’s rescue. If PDP doesn’t step up, 2027 will be another APC landslide.”
Analysts: “Only a Coalition Can Defeat APC”
Political strategist Chudi Chukwuani stated:
“The 2023 election proved that opposition fragmentation helps APC. If Kwankwaso, Obi, and Atiku’s votes were combined, they would’ve defeated Tinubu. Without unity, APC will win again in 2027.”
PDP chieftain Timothy Osadolor added:
“Nigerians want change, but opposition leaders are too divided. PDP must lead this coalition—we’re still the largest opposition party. But we need terms that ensure fairness, not a takeover by one group.”
SDP Shock Rejection: “No Merger, No Clean Slate!”
In a major setback for coalition advocates, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) officially ruled out any merger in a communiqué signed by its spokesman, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba:
“SDP remains a standalone alternative for Nigerians seeking real change. We welcome new members but reject wholesale mergers or alliances that dilute our vision.”
The party also announced: Massive membership drive with simplified digital registration Diaspora outreach to attract global Nigerians Grassroots mobilization ahead of 2027
What’s Next?
Will PDP governors agree on a coalition strategy? Can the party stop mass defections? Will the SDP’s stance force other parties to rethink alliances?
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