Bauchi Governor Appreciates Atiku, PDP For Successful Party Retreat

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has appreciated the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for a successful party retreat.

The governor who was elected the new Chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum during the retreat, appreciated other party members and stakeholders for their support for the retreat which was held on June 3, Bauchi.

This was contained in a statement signed by the governor and made available by his spokesperson, Mukhtar Gidado, on Monday.

He reiterated his commitment to the party's unity in the interest of Nigeria. 

"I humbly wish to use this medium to extend profound gratitude to all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected officials, leaders, and stakeholders who graced the recently concluded Retreat for PDP Elected Officials held in Bauchi on the 3rd of June, 2023,

"Special thanks to the 2023 PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar GCON (Wazirin Adamawa), the acting National Chairman of PDP (Ambassador Umar lliya Damagun), all newly elected and re-elected governors, the acting Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (Senator Adolphus Wabara), former PDP Governors, including Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, Dr Babangida Aliyu, and Senator-Elect Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the members of NWC, among others. 

"Our deep appreciation also extends to former PDP Ministers, the leadership and members of the PDP Minority Caucus, and all newly elected and re-elected PDP governors, Senators and Members of the House of Representatives-elect. 

"The attendance and participation at the event by all the PDP Governors and the National Assembly members-elect are both reassuring and encouraging in our efforts to reclaim our position as the leading political party in Nigeria, driven by core principles of unity, patriotism, good governance, and inclusiveness.

"My profound gratitude also goes to the resource persons, keynote speakers, secretariat, party leaders, and stakeholders who made this event a success. Your participation has proven once again that the PDP is an essential pillar of democracy in Nigerian politics.

"Together, we had robust discussions on many critical issues and took important steps toward uniting and strengthening the PDP. 

"We are more committed than ever to setting aside our individual differences for the betterment of Nigeria. 

"We realize that this is a collective responsibility, and we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work.

"As we confront the myriad challenges facing our beloved nation, such as insecurity, inflation, unemployment, divisiveness, infrastructural deficit, and removal of fuel subsidy, among others, I assure party leaders, members and all Nigerians that the PDP is ready and committed to addressing these challenges at both the national and sub-national level.

"We are poised for creative and collaborative problem-solving to make our party and nation better for all. 

"Your contributions were invaluable, and the imprint of this retreat will be felt across our party and nation," the governor said.