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PDP Leaders in South Dispel Claims of Party Crisis Over Zoning Meeting

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Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South have dispelled claims of a crack in the party after some state chairmen, former governors, and National Assembly members distanced themselves from a recent zoning meeting in Lagos. The stakeholders' meeting was convened to deliberate on zoning arrangements ahead of the party's national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, who addressed a press conference after the stakeholders' closed-door meeting, emphasized that the party is positioning itself to take back its rightful position in Nigeria. He noted that the caliber of people present at the consultative meeting in Lagos has proven wrong those claiming the party is dead. Makinde stressed that democracy is about inclusivity, and the party's efforts are directed at having a virile and united PDP that Nigerians will be proud of and believe in.

The governor further stated that the party is considering a decision on zoning, which will be a National Executive Committee (NEC) decision. Makinde reassured that the party will consult widely, including reaching out to those still aggrieved, such as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, who distanced himself from the Lagos meeting.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP leaders in the South have dispelled claims of a party crisis, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the party and its efforts to have a united PDP.
  • Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that the party is positioning itself to take back its rightful position in Nigeria.
  • The party is considering a decision on zoning, which will be a National Executive Committee (NEC) decision.
  • The party will consult widely, including reaching out to those still aggrieved, such as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda.
  • The leaders of the PDP in the South did not dismiss the stakeholders' summit in Lagos, as claimed by some individuals.
  • The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has recommended disciplinary action against divisive elements who attempted to discredit the valid and lawful activity of the Zoning Committee.

Statistics:

  • 12 of the 17 members of the PDP National Assembly members from the South were present at the meeting.
  • 4 PDP state governors from the South, including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, attended the meeting.
  • The Zoning Committee led by Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State had relevant stakeholders from the South in attendance at the meeting, including Board of Trustees (BoT) members, National Vice Chairmen, serving senators, and serving members of the House of Representatives.

Sources:

  • "Governor Makinde Dispels Claims of Crack in PDP Over Zoning Meeting" by Vanguard News, November 14, 2025.
  • "PDP Southern Leaders Didn't Disown Lagos Stakeholders Meeting, Says CP-PDP" by The Guardian Nigeria, November 14, 2025.
  • "Makinde: PDP Leaders in South Didn't Disown Lagos Stakeholders Meeting" by This Day, November 14, 2025.

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