Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP have accused the Federal Government of weaponising state power to intimidate opposition parties, describing the action as a sign of desperation.
In a communique issued at the end of their meeting in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday, and read by the Forum Chairman and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, the governors said the growing clampdown on the opposition reflects the ruling party's fear of looming rejection by Nigerians.
The Forum commended the resilience of PDP leaders and members in withstanding orchestrated defections, stressing that such distractions cannot diminish the party's strong grassroots appeal or the public yearning for affordable living and relative security experienced under past PDP administrations.