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G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by dre11(m): 7:59am On Apr 14, 2023
There is division in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the push for a mini-convention by G-5 governors, it was learnt yesterday.

The move, it was gathered, is aimed at seeing to the final exit of Dr Iyorchia Ayu as PDP National Chairman. But some Ayu loyalists have countered that no such convention can hold while the suspended chairman’s case is still pending before the court.

It was further learnt that the envisaged mini-convention would be an avenue to rejig the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) as it is presently constituted.

A party source hinted that the NWC members likely to be dropped are the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who is vying for the PDP governorship candidate ticket for the November 11 Imo State election.

Other NWC members who were sponsored to office by the G-5 governors, but who are perceived to have switched loyalties to opposing camps may also not be retained.

The controversy over a mini-convention was among the factors that led to the party’s defeat in the last presidential election.

The G-5 is made up of Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu).

It was further learnt that the G-5 governors are working hard to ensure that the mini convention is held before May 29 when four of them will be completing their second and final tenure in office.

Of the five governors, only Governor Makinde of Oyo State will remain in office till 2027, having won a re-election in the last poll.

A source close to the G-5, however, said the North may still retain the national chairman, contrary to the governors’ call for its zoning to go to the South before the last general election.

According to the source, PDP may pick its 2027 presidential candidate from the South.

Another source, who craved anonymity, said the Northcentral where Dr Ayu hailed from, may still retain the national chairman.

However, the G-5, which is being led by Governor Wike, is said to be finding it difficult to secure the buy-in of stakeholders in the party’s critical organs, especially the National Executive Committee (NEC), which is the highest decision making organ of the party.

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State is said to be well-disposed to the plan and he is working on some of his close associates in the NEC, with a view to winning them over.

A source confirmed a series of meetings of members of the group with some stakeholders in the last few days.

One of such meetings, he said, took place last week, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, where the governors were reported to have stressed the need for the mini-convention to hold before the May 29 handover date.

However, some key stakeholders have faulted the alleged plan, saying it’s ill-timed and ill-advised for anyone to start discussing mini-convention at this point.

According to them, every right thinking party member ought to be concerned about the fate of the PDP in the last governorship and parliamentary elections in Adamawa, Kebbi and Sokoto states.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the March 18 governorship elections in Adamawa and Kebbi States as inconclusive.

The February 25 parliamentary election in Sokoto State also suffered the same fate. Among those affected was Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who is the PDP candidate for the Sokoto South Senatorial District.

INEC has fixed Saturday April 15 for supplementary elections in the affected states.

A member of NEC, who spoke with our correspondent in confidence, urged those pushing for mini convention to exercise restraint and allow the party some space to breathe.

The party chief said: “A mini convention at this time is a distraction that we can do away with. What should worry right thinking PDP members is the so-called inconclusive governorship elections in Adamawa and Kebbi.

“We are more concerned about Adamawa because we have a sitting governor that the powers that be are planning to rig out and steal our mandate.

“So, if it’s true that some people want a mini convention at this time, then, they are being insensitive and inconsiderate. They may as well be asking for chaos as if we have not had enough distractions already.

“More so, any proposal for mini-convention must get the approval of NEC. But many NEC members are currently brooding over the party’s misfortune in the last general election, especially our loss at the presidential election.

“Most NEC members and other stakeholders have shifted focus to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and other pending cases at the governorship and National Assembly tribunals.

“Those you said are planning to hold mini convention are free to go ahead with their fanciful idea. Don’t forget that the substantive PDP national chairman is only on suspension.

“We are still awaiting court ruling in the matter pending before a High Court in Benue State. All that’s required to stop any mini convention or a semblance of it from holding, is for a member to approach the court for a restraining order.

“These people must know that nobody has the monopoly of obtaining restraining orders from our courts. This is the most inauspicious time to for anyone to call for mini convention.”

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by TemplarLandry: 8:00am On Apr 14, 2023
Wike and the Integrity Governors will stop at nothing to break the backs of Ayu and Atiku. This is the last chance for the comatose PDP to be revived. Wike is a real G.

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Jennymine(f): 8:03am On Apr 14, 2023
Oh really
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by mrvitalis(m): 8:08am On Apr 14, 2023
Which one is G5 again ....lol Igbos especially Enugu don't play godfather politics so Enugu is out

Ikpeazu has never been in charge of abia PDP

Ortom has lost Benue PDP base

SIM of rivers need to be consulted first before wike acts rubb.ish ...it would be very very difficult for wike to control SIM ...

Makinde is not really kin

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Kurry: 8:14am On Apr 14, 2023
Y

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by inoki247: 8:15am On Apr 14, 2023
Lol una Neva rest....

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by KnowledgePower7: 8:15am On Apr 14, 2023
The Stupid-5 grin grin

The 5 stupid governors who ended up destroying their ambitions.

Makinde should be thanking God he survived.

Na Ikpeazu own sweet me pass
The way he failed woefully
E still dey sweete me

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by RamseyKush: 8:15am On Apr 14, 2023
PDP is dead grin grin

The G5 governors really dealt with atiku grin grin

Make them form alliance with labour party make we recover the stolen mandate grin

Naso he go be

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Jestin: 8:16am On Apr 14, 2023
Loosing the PDP presidential primaries really pained Wike to his bone marrow

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by JosephXavier: 8:18am On Apr 14, 2023
After betraying other G5 governors Wike has no influence again. And all the governors parading themselves as G5 have lost their respective states except Makinde and also Wike who used an iron rod to install Fubara.

Enugu state will be returned to LP by the tribunal in 6 months' time

Wike should keep riding an imaginary power until May 29 after his handover and he will be totally forgotten

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by caution001: 8:19am On Apr 14, 2023
cool trash reports who cares
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by maivd: 8:19am On Apr 14, 2023
Lol Wike wants to do final burial for pdp and his perceived enemies in the party before he leaves.
Long live Peter Obi
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Chetas81(m): 8:19am On Apr 14, 2023
TemplarLandry:
Wike and the Integrity Governors will stop at nothing to break the backs of Ayu and Atiku. This is the last chance for the comatose PDP to be revived. Wike is a real G.
how does this benefit you the Nigerian citizens

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Kobicove(m): 8:21am On Apr 14, 2023
Wicked Wike keep pressing their neck! grin
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Theoarhics: 8:21am On Apr 14, 2023
Asoebi men
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by TemplarLandry: 8:21am On Apr 14, 2023
Directly or indirectly, all these political brouhahas help our young democracy to grow. It might look insignificant now.
Chetas81:
how does this benefit you the Nigerian citizens

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by kaludestiny10(m): 8:22am On Apr 14, 2023
Wike the selfish man is still using the head of Orton, Ikpeazu and Ugwuanyi to settle personal political scores simply because he was denied PDP VP slot.
Any politician that takes Wike serious is doing that at his or her own peril because he only thinks of his personal interest.

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Femisol(m): 8:22am On Apr 14, 2023
Leave these career politicians alone.

Go and find your way to survival.

Na just my fellow youths I pity because no jobs, social amenities and the biggest of it all which is lack of humanity in the land.
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by SavageResponse(m): 8:23am On Apr 14, 2023
All of Atiku's political structures in PDP must be completely destroyed

PDP is not his personal property!
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Femisol(m): 8:24am On Apr 14, 2023
Lmao Awon ti Jimi Agbaje
SavageResponse:
Jkk
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Chetas81(m): 8:25am On Apr 14, 2023
TemplarLandry:
Directly or indirectly, all these political brouhahas help our young democracy to grow. It might look insignificant now.
no advance citizens reason this way based on what is going on in this Nigeria today

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by SavageResponse(m): 8:26am On Apr 14, 2023
Femisol:
Lmao Awon ti Jimi Agbaje

Kilo kan mi ati Jimi Agbaje? grin
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Femisol(m): 8:26am On Apr 14, 2023
Kindly treat yourself to a plate of Chicken and rice this morning. Leave this career politicians alone, they are all wicked irrespective of the party affiliations
SavageResponse:
All of Atiku's political structures in PDP must be completely destroyed

PDP is not his personal property!

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by thisisit: 8:27am On Apr 14, 2023
Kudos to Wike and the G5.. They won the battle of rotational & inclusive Politics.

Without their stance.... The north would have had it's way of lopsided appointment into Positions and offices without regard for federal character

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Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Dproperties: 8:28am On Apr 14, 2023
Go and hustle dis morning, leave politician matter
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Ayosman1: 8:28am On Apr 14, 2023
RamseyKush:
PDP is dead grin grin

The G5 governors really dealt with atiku grin grin

Make them form alliance with labour party make we recover the stolen mandate grin

Naso he go be
PDP is dead with about thirteen (13) Governors. Some of you talks anyhow
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by gasparpisciotta: 8:28am On Apr 14, 2023
VIP- Vagabonds in Power
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Todaymedia: 8:36am On Apr 14, 2023
Watch what happened between Governor Charles Soludo and Peter Obi at the 1 year Anniversary in Anambra State

Watch video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oIMIYaxOFk
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by RamseyKush: 8:37am On Apr 14, 2023
Ayosman1:

PDP is dead with about thirteen (13) Governors. Some of you talks anyhow

They're slowly dieing...

Labour party is slowly taking over.

Are you just too blind to see the picture?
Re: G-5 Governors Mini-convention Plan Deepens PDP Crisis by Danflow: 8:43am On Apr 14, 2023
Ok

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