PDP Governors Forum
Abbreviation | PDPGF |
---|---|
Formation | 23 February 2013 |
Founder | Goodluck Jonathan |
Type | Political |
Region | Nigeria |
Chairman | Aminu Waziri Tambuwal |
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 (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 Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.[2] He took over in January 2020 from Seriake Dickson the previous chairman of the Forum.[3]
List of current PDP governors[]
There are currently 13 PDP state governors:
State | Current Governor | Elected/Took office | Past Leaders |
---|---|---|---|
Abia State | Okezie Ikpeazu | 2015 | List |
Adamawa State | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri | 2019 | List |
Akwa Ibom State | Udom Gabriel Emmanuel | 2015 | List |
Bauchi State | Bala Muhammed | 2019 | List |
Bayelsa State | Douye Diri | 2020 | List |
Benue State | Samuel Ortom | 2015 | List |
Delta State | Ifeanyi Okowa | 2015 | List |
Edo State | Godwin Obaseki | 2016 | List |
Enugu State | Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi | 2015 | List |
Oyo State | Oluwaseyi Makinde | 2019 | List |
Rivers State | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike | 2015 | List |
Sokoto State | Aminu Waziri Tambuwal | 2015 | List |
Taraba State | Darius Ishaku | 2015 | List |
List of PDPGF chairs[]
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 |
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Governor Godswill Akpabio | Akwa Ibom State |
Governor Olusegun Mimiko | Ondo State |
Governor Ayodele Fayose | Ekiti State |
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal | Sokoto State |
See also[]
- National Working Committee
- Rivers State People's Democratic Party
References[]
- ^ "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.
- Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) organizations
- Peoples Democratic Party state governors of Nigeria
- 2013 establishments in Nigeria
- State governors of Nigeria
- Political organizations based in Nigeria
- Organizations established in 2013