9news Nigeria gathered that a closed behind doors meeting was held by the Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party with former military president Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, Niger State.
The meeting which was held on Monday has the following Governors in attendance:
Nyesom Wike – Rivers State governor
Seyi Makinde – Oyo State governor
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi – Enugu State governor, and
Okezie Ikpeazu – Abia State governor.
Other dignitaries in attendance at the meeting include former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Senator Gabriel Suswam, Senator Sulaiman Nazif and Senator Olaka Nwogu.
Speaking on the purpose of the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Ikpeazu, said the delegation was in Minna to consult with the former Head of State in the build up to the 2023 general election.
“I have come with my colleagues, the Governor of Rivers, Governor of Enugu, Governor of Oyo, some members of the National Assembly and other stakeholders,” he said.
“First, to consult with the former Head of State and discuss national issues: economic development, security, and unity of our country.
“And also, to commend him for his support for the unity of this country. And the discussions went very well and we will advance it from there.”
In his remark, Dr. Ikpeazu said the former military president applauds their courage to take up the country’s leadership and commends full participation of younger Nigerians.
“He expressed concerns that he expects the younger generation to take up the gauntlet and rescue Nigeria from its present condition.
9news Nigeria