PDP Governors Forum
| Abbreviation | PDPGF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 23 February 2013 |
| Founder | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Type | Political |
Region | Nigeria |
Chairman | Bala Mohammed |
Parent organization | People's Democratic Party |
The PDP Governors Forum or PDPGF is a political and policy think tank consisting of the state governors affiliated with the People's Democratic Party in Nigeria. The Forum was formed on 24 February 2013 when it split away from the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF).[1] The PDPGF aims to provide a platform for governors to interact and exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences about how to move the party forward as well as to better coordinate programmes and policies in their various states. The Forum is led by a Chairperson, currently Bala Mohammed.[2] He took over in June 2023 from Aminu Waziri Tambuwal the previous chairman of the Forum.[3]
List of current PDP governors
[edit]There are currently 12 PDP state governors:
List of PDPGF chairs
[edit]Since the organization's inception in 2013, the positions of chair and deputy chair have been chosen by the Forum members from among their number. The following is a list of current and former PDPGF chairs.
| Chair | State | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Godswill Akpabio | Akwa Ibom State | 25 February 2013 – 29 May 2015 |
| Governor Olusegun Mimiko | Ondo State | 17 June 2015 – 20 January 2017 |
| Governor Ayodele Fayose | Ekiti State | 20 January 2017 – 16 October 2018 |
| Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo | Gombe State | 23 October 2018 – 23 May 2019 |
| Governor Seriake Dickson | Bayelsa State | 23 May 2019 – 27 January 2020 |
| Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal | Sokoto State | 27 January 2020 – 29 May 2023 |
| Governor Bala Mohammed | Bauchi State | 3 June 2023 – present |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2015 - Jonathan Creates PDP Governors Forum, Akpabio Emerges Chairman". Leadership. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2016. – via AllAfrica (subscription required)
- ^ Magnus Ugwubujor (19 June 2015). "Mimiko And The PDP Governors' Forum". Daily Independent. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Govs Forums: PDP Backs Akpabio, Urges Governors To Promote People Oriented Policies". Pointblank News. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2016.