Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have declared that the party remains a formidable force in Nigeria.

The Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, made the assertion at the end of a meeting on Saturday in Jos.

Mohammed said the party will overcome all its challenges, adding that the “minor setbacks” would soon be over.

He urged lovers of PDP and Nigerians in general not to lose hope in the party.

“The forum notes the concern of Nigerians, founders, elders and members over the apparent divisions within its rank and file.

“However, the forum wishes to state categorically that it remains resolute in its determination to ensure unity and cohesion within the party.

“This is a party that Nigerians have come to trust as the best platform to give democratic governance to all; it is still the party to beat,” he said.

The chairman also called on the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to broker a meeting with the National Executive Council, NEC, as part of measures to address internal squabbles.

He commended members of the National Assembly elected under the party’s platform for their contribution to the growth of democracy.

Mohammed, however, called on the leadership of the National Assembly to critically interrogate any bill to ensure fairness, justice, national balance and even development.

The governor, who noted with deep concern the current economic crisis in the country, called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently review the macroeconomic and fiscal policies of his administration to address the welfare and well-being of Nigerians.

While commending Governor Caleb Mutfwang for hosting his colleagues in Plateau, Mohammed was equally pleased with the government and the people of the state over the recent fire outbreak at a timber market.