Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have appealed for calm among members and supporters ahead of a crucial ruling by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria.
The appellate court is expected to deliver judgement in the party’s lingering leadership dispute on Monday, March 9, 2026.
The PDP has faced months of internal tensions and is now trying to steady itself and refocus ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PDP Governors’ Forum chairman, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, urged members aspiring to contest the 2027 general elections to have faith in the party’s platform.
As reported by Vanguard, this was contained in a statement signed by the forum’s Director-General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Mohammed, the Bauch State governor described the expected judgment as as defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy “Whatever the decision may be, the PDP reaffirms its respect for the judicial process and its commitment to peace.
“We urge our members, supporters, and indeed all Nigerians to remain calm and disciplined in their reactions to the ruling.
Our collective response must reflect maturity and a deep respect for the rule of law.
“We call on all party members and leaders to show maximum restraint, remain calm and be law-abiding before, during and after the judgment as leadership will meet immediately to review the judgment and chart the necessary post-judgment line of action.
