Forum of PDP state chairmen

Press Statement.

THREAT TO VIOLENCE: TINUBU AND APC, NOT MAKINDE, ARE TO BLAME

The All Progressives Congress and many of its members serving in government have issued a plethora of statements since the successful hosting of the national summit of opposition political parties at Ibadan on Saturday, 25th April, 2026. One of their numerous pain points
arising therefrom is the historical recollection of ‘wetie’
-a sad descent into uncontrollable
violence, caused by the political greed of the then ruling party and its concomitant
asphyxiation of the opposition.

This recollection was embedded in the speech of the host, Governor Oluseyi Makinde. The
federal government and the APC have described that recollection as a call to violence and
have since been reacting with the panic of an animal cornered by its own misdeeds.

In response, we state as follows:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The use of history in the way and manner done by Governor Makinde in the said
speech served as a caution and advisory to the Federal Government, the APC, and other national institutions, of the unmitigated crisis that their actions and inactions can result in. Only a guilty aggressor can interpret it to mean a threat or call to violence. It
is common knowledge that those who do not learn from history are doomed by it.

Governor Makinde offered a sobering reminder that when insatiable political greed and avarice replace patriotism and good governance, and are compounded by the
accumulated anger and frustrations of the citizenry, the resultant conflagration will be
of immeasurable proportion. This again is a fact that history bears witness to.

The events that led to the sad incident of 'wetie' and the current happenings within the political space, as orchestrated by the APC, are not just similar but identical in both intent and ex*****on. To continue doing the same thing while expecting a different
result is the very definition of political recklessness.

When pushed to the wall, people have no other direction to go but forward, against
the wall itself. The current slide into elected totalitarianism has been entirely
engineered by the APC and the Federal Government. They cannot decry the effect while remaining willfully blind to the cause and to their own culpability in it.

When the APC was in opposition, they did not merely threaten violence, they openly
promised to make the country ungovernable, with the infamous baboon and blood
narrative. They therefore lack any moral capacity to complain about a mere historical
recollection by a sitting governor.

As long as the targeted state-sponsored decimation of the opposition continues, the opposition parties will explore increasingly potent strategies, entirely within the ambit
of the law, to prevent the enthronement of a one-party state under an elected dictator.

The APC should be ashamed of their comprehensive failure in both governance and
politics, and their resort to the crude tactics of inducement, intimidation and
persecution of opposition leaders.

Finally, the responsibility for any violence in the build-up to or immediately after the 2027
elections lies squarely at the doors of the Federal Government, the All Progressives Congress,
INEC, and every national institution charged with the defence of democracy. The citizens know the aggressors from the victims, and the APC's attempt to play victim has failed
woefully.

Signed:

Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr
National Publicity Secretary
Peoples Democratic Party
26042026

At the Supreme Court: the forum of PDP state chairmen.

News Release

“We Will Swim and Sink with PDP; No Amount of Intimidation Will Push Us Out” — Senator Abba Moro Assure PDP NWC.

In a powerful demonstration of party discipline and unwavering commitment, the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has declared that he and his other colleagues at the Senate remain unshakeably rooted in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He made the declaration during a consultative meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC), led by the National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN.
Senator Moro reaffirmed the commitment of other remaining Senators elected on the platform of the PDP at the National Assembly, despite the pressures of poaching by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Addressing the NWC members and party stakeholders, Senator Moro noted that despite the current challenges facing the opposition, the PDP remains the only viable platform for true democratic governance in Nigeria.

“I want to inform you Mr Chairman, that many of us here are not poor or desperate politicians. We are in PDP to stay. We are not in PDP for the sake of using the platform to win elections, and certainly not fixated on the 2027 elections. So, no amount of intimidating scenarios will push us out of PDP”- Senator Moro stated.

He advised the newly elected members of the National Working Committee (NWC), to rally behind other leaders to ensure unity and cohesion in the Party.

“…the National Convention has come and gone. So, this responsibility beholds on us, especially you (National Chairman), and other members of the NWC to salvage the situation. Yours is a very herculean task”.

In his response, the National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, thanked the Distinguished Senators for taking time out of their busy schedule to attend the meeting.

“It is important for me to state here that, our Distinguished Senators as leaders as they are, have been interacting with us on several occasions at different fora on matters relating to pulling this Party out of the woods. Our goal is to save this country from anti-democratic forces and salvage our multiparty democracy. The 2027 general elections is not about defections, but about Nigerians” Turaki said.

The National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki again commended Senator Moro and his colleagues at the National Assembly for their principled stance. He described the Senators as "pillars of the party" whose loyalty serves as a template for others during these trying times for the nation's democracy.

In attendance were the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, his Deputy, Senator Lere Oyewumi, former National Organising Secretary, Senator Austin Akobundu, other Senators and members of the National Working Committee (NWC).

Signed:

National Publicity Secretariat.
Peoples Democratic Party, Abuja.
17122025

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National Alliance for Atiku and Okowa Host PDP Party Bigwigs, Present Document to Deliver 2million Votes

Ahead of the February 25th Presidential Election, the National Alliance For Atiku and Okowa has presented a document on the plan to canvass and deliver 2million votes across the nation.

Hon. Inalegwu Ejembi Adaje, the National coordinator of the coalition Made the presentations during the weekend in Abuja at the 2 days national summit for state and local governments coordinators

Hon. Adaje while making the presentation said the fight to rescue Nigeria from the failures of APC is battle of no retreat no surrender.

The event which was captured ” The Role of support group in grassroots mobilization for electoral victory” had in attendance Hon. Oladimeji Farayi, Deputy Director Support Group, Dr. Lynne Bassy SA to Atiku Abubakar on Gender issue and Women Advancement and also Amb. Prof Iyorwuese Hagher, Director Electoral management for PDP Presidential Council as Speakers.

The Speakers who all took turns explained the role of support groups and how effective it is to mobilize grassroots voters.

They all emphasize what the Victory of Atiku Abubakar will mean to Nigeria.

As only his candidacy will put an end to the Misrule of the APC.

They all enjoins the state coordinators to take the battle to the grassroots and ensure Atiku and Okowa is returned as president and vice president elect.

Higlight of the event was the recognition and award presentation to few personalities who have contributed massively to the Atiku Abubakar vision and also for their love for humanity.

Personality that receives the group excellence leadership award includes , Dr Baraka Sani, director of support group, Dr Garuba shehu Matazu , Alhaji Abubakar Suleman former pdp governorship aspirant from kogi state and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ali, a prominent businessman and philanthropist.

The event was attended by state and local governments coordinators, along side zonal and political strategist with leaders of verified support groups

Atiku support group fault Tinubu economic projections, ask him to to go back to School

Tinubu Lacks Understanding of Economy Policies - Atiku Support Group

National Alliance for Atiku and Okowa, a political support group has disagreed with the stand of the All Progressive Congress ( APC ) Presidential candidate on his stand on rising inflation.

The group while addressing the press in Abuja, said Tinubu urgently need to go back to school and study economics to understand the subject matter of inflation.

Recall that the the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the interest rate to arrest the sharp rise in inflation which rose in August to 20.52 per cent from 19.64 per cent in the previous month, the highest in 17 years.

Nigeria’s apex bank has raised interest rates three times in 2022. It first raised the rates to 13 per cent in May, 14 percent in July and 15.5 percent in October, the highest ever since 2006.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said raising interest rates is not the solution to rising inflation.

In his manifesto tagged, “Renewed Hope”, Tinubu said the current increasing inflationary trend was caused essentially by global supply disruptions, saying addressing it is not by increasing the interest rates.

But the group while reacting said "We totally disagree with Tinubu Stance on Inflation due to the core reason."

"Inflation is the increase in the price of goods and services in an economy. It translates to reducing the purchasing power of a currency. Measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Inflation shows the impact of price changes for various products and services; it provides a single value representation of the increase in prices. "

"For any economy, inflation is a complicated phenomenon. While moderate inflation is suitable, it can create a disastrous economic situation if it exceeds a certain level. Here’s what causes inflation, how to curb it and what measures a government can take to control it".

The group further listed different factors affecting inflation in an economy as follows

A- Growing Economy and Money Supply:

When the money supply increases, liquidity rises, people’s purchasing power grows, and therefore, they’re willing to spend on necessities and luxuries. The increased demand for goods and services allows suppliers to raise prices. While an increased money supply may sound good, it also has its drawbacks, like devaluation of the domestic currency and contributing to inflation.

B- Disruption in Supply: When there is increased demand, the supply chain is negatively affected due to various factors. For example, during the pandemic, the supply of many goods was disrupted as customers were unwilling to spend much. When there is demand-supply parity, the prices of goods and services increase as there is a shortage.

C- Poor Government Policies: The government must take specific measures to restrain the demand to a certain level. Inefficient decisions like not adjusting the interest rates in line with inflation every year, not managing the money supply within the country, among others, all lead to the inflation rate rising beyond control.

The group also stated some factors that are influencing inflation in Nigeria:

A- Crude Oil Prices: The oil price shock has significantly contributed to the rising inflation in all oil-importing countries. In recent years, there have been a good number of fluctuations in oil prices, which has also led to high volatility in the commodity market. The increased inflation rate in April 2022 was primarily due to the costs of crude petroleum, natural gas, mineral oils, and essential metals. The fuel and light retail prices increase was 10.80% in April this year compared to 7.52% in March.

Brent crude was trading at $120 per barrel levels from March-June, hitting $139 per barrel, the highest since June 2008. With the fall in demand for crude and the rise in recession fear, the price sank to $99.9 per barrel.

B- Russia Ukraine War: The retail Inflation rose mainly because of the rising prices of food and other essential items. Nigeria, imports a significant portion of sunflower oil from Ukraine, which is the major exporter of this commodity. Moreover, Ukraine is also a substantial exporter of fertilizers for Nigeria. Due to war situations, uncertainties, and trade cut-offs, there has been a supply shortage in these commodities instead of a never-ending rise in demand. This deficit in demand and supply has further induced the inflation of essential items.
Naira Depreciation: For over a decade, the rupee has depreciated against the US dollar. It has seen a fall of more than.
How Can the Government Control Inflation?

Being an import-oriented country, Nigeria has to purchase (import) raw materials and other goods at a higher price due to higher dollar value. Importing at a high cost increases the cost of production, leading to higher costs of the final goods or services, thereby causing Inflation in the Consumer Price Index.

The government uses monetary and fiscal measures to control Inflation.
Monetary Policies .

One significant monetary way to curb Inflation is to control the money supply in the economy. If the money supply goes down, the demand for goods will reduce, causing a price fall. Another way to curb the money supply is when the government withdraws specific paper notes or coins from circulation. Lowering the lending rate for commercial banks allows money circulation to be controlled. The Central Bank can also block commercial banks’ money by issuing government securities.

This helps slow economic growth by making credit more expensive, which reduces consumer and business spending.

Higher interest rates on government securities also slow growth by incentivizing banks and investors to buy Treasuries, which guarantee a set rate of return, instead of the riskier equity investments that benefit from low rates.

C - Fiscal Policies

The two essential components of a fiscal policy are government revenue and expenditure. The government can change its tax rates to increase revenue or efficiently manage expenditure. An inflationary gap is created when the demand is higher than the supply. The government can tackle this in two ways.
One, by decreasing the overall government expenditure and transfer payments. Two, increasing the tax rates leads to decreased individual demand and a drop in the economy’s money supply.

Bottom Line

Given the excessive volatility in global crude oil prices since late February, inflation is likely to remain volatile. The rate is contingent upon future oil and commodity price developments. Considering CBN past measures, we can also successfully predict Nigeria central bank taking additional rate hike measures to reduce inflation within acceptable limits.

Muhammed Sani
B.Sc Economics (UMYUK), M.Sc. Rural Finance and Entrepreneurship (ABU Zaria)

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