The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has organised a crucial retreat for its elected officials, gathering prominent party members and political figures.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the meeting, called by the party’s Acting Chairman, Alhaji Umar Ililya Damagum, is scheduled to take place today at the prestigious Old Banquet Hall in the Bauchi State Government House.
Proceedings will commence at 11:00 am.
The retreat has attracted a distinguished list of invitees. Among the esteemed guests are all former Presidents and Vice Presidents of the country, demonstrating the significance of this gathering.
Additionally, the PDP Governors and all members-elect of the National Assembly, including Senators and House of Representatives members, have been mandated to attend the retreat.
Furthermore, the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, along with the Secretary and a representative from each zone, will be in attendance. The retreat also welcomes all members of the PDP National Working Committee and former Presiding Officers from the National Assembly who still maintain their PDP affiliation.
Moreover, the Chairman and Secretary of the PDP Ministers’ Forum, the Chairman of the former PDP Governors’ Forum, and their respective Secretaries have also been invited. Lastly, the Chairman and Secretary of State Chairmen are expected to participate in the retreat.
Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate in the recent election, announced his arrival at the venue.
In a tweet from his official Twitter account, he expressed his presence at the meeting and shared his enthusiasm. He wrote, “I’ve arrived in Bauchi for the meeting called by the Acting Chairman of our great party, the @OfficialPDPNig, Alhaji Umar Ililya Damagum. I was warmly received by stakeholders and Governors of Taraba and Adamawa. -AA”
