PDP Governors hold strategic meeting in Zamfara ahead of national convention

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, will host fellow governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gusau on Saturday, August 23, 2025, for a strategic meeting aimed at shaping the party’s direction ahead of its national convention.

The governors are expected to arrive in Gusau this evening, in preparation for the closed-door session scheduled for Saturday.

In a statement by the spokesperson to the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the meeting is described as a pivotal gathering to deliberate on key political strategies and foster unity within the party.

“Governor Dauda Lawal extends a warm welcome to his counterparts, the governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” the statement read.  

“The governors are convening today (Friday) for an important session of the PDP Governors Forum. Governor Lawal will host a dinner this evening, ahead of tomorrow’s strategic meeting.”

The statement further noted that the meeting will provide an opportunity for party leaders to address pressing political issues, strengthen internal cohesion, and collaborate on developmental initiatives across their respective states.

Additionally, the governors will discuss preparations for the upcoming national convention, organised by the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC), scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025.