PDP Governors Forum
| Abbreviation | PDPGF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 23 February 2013 |
| Founder | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Type | Political |
Region | Nigeria |
Chairman | Ayodele Fayose |
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 Ayodele Fayose.[2] He took over in January 2017 from Olusegun Mimiko who had been the first chair of the Forum.[3]
List of current PDP governors
There are currently 12 PDP state governors:[4]
| State | Current Governor | Elected/Took office | Past Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abia State | Okezie Ikpeazu | 2015 | List |
| Akwa Ibom State | Udom Gabriel Emmanuel | 2015 | List |
| Bayelsa State | Henry Dickson | 2011 | List |
| Cross River State | Benedict Ayade | 2015 | List |
| Delta State | Ifeanyi Okowa | 2015 | List |
| Ebonyi State | Dave Umahi | 2015 | List |
| Ekiti State | Ayo Fayose | 2014 | List |
| Enugu State | Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi | 2015 | List |
| Gombe State | Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo | 2011 | List |
| Ondo State | Olusegun Mimiko | 2009 | List |
| Rivers State | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike | 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 |
|---|---|
| Governor Godswill Akpabio | Akwa Ibom State |
| Governor Olusegun Mimiko | Ondo State |
| Governor Ayodele Fayose | Ekiti State |
See also
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.
- ^ "PDP State Governors". Peoplesdemocraticparty.com.ng. Retrieved 31 January 2016.