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 Bala Mohammed.[2] He took over in June 2023 from Aminu Waziri Tambuwal the previous chairman of the Forum.[3]

PDP Governors Forum
AbbreviationPDPGF
Formation23 February 2013; 11 years ago (2013-02-23)
FounderGoodluck Jonathan
TypePolitical
Region
Nigeria
Chairman
Bala Mohammed
Parent organization
People's Democratic Party

List of current PDP governors

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There are currently 12 PDP state governors:

Governor State Elected/Took office
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Adamawa State 2019
Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State 2023
Bala Muhammed
(Chairman)
Bauchi State 2019
Douye Diri Bayelsa State 2020
Sheriff Oborevwori Delta State 2023
Peter Mbah Enugu State 2023
Ademola Adeleke Osun State 2022
Seyi Makinde Oyo State 2019
Caleb Mutfwang Plateau State 2023
Siminalayi Fubara Rivers State 2023
Agbu Kefas Taraba State 2023
Dauda Lawal Zamfara State 2023

List of PDPGF chairs

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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 Tenure
Governor Godswill Akpabio Akwa Ibom State 25 February 2013 – 29 May 2015
Governor Olusegun Mimiko Ondo State 17 June 2015 – 20 January 2017
Governor Ayodele Fayose Ekiti State 20 January 2017 – 16 October 2018
Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo Gombe State 23 October 2018 – 23 May 2019
Governor Seriake Dickson Bayelsa State 23 May 2019 – 27 January 2020
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Sokoto State 27 January 2020 – 29 May 2023
Governor Bala Mohammed Bauchi State 3 June 2023 – present

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2015 - Jonathan Creates PDP Governors Forum, Akpabio Emerges Chairman". Leadership. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2016.  – via AllAfrica (subscription required)
  2. ^ Magnus Ugwubujor (19 June 2015). "Mimiko And The PDP Governors' Forum". Daily Independent. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Govs Forums: PDP Backs Akpabio, Urges Governors To Promote People Oriented Policies". Pointblank News. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2016.