Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday met with former military president, Ibrahim Babangida at his Minna hilltop residence in Niger State.
The meeting, which was held behind closed doors had in attendance Governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State.
Other dignitaries include former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Senator Gabriel Suswam, Senator Sulaiman Nazif and Senator Olaka Nwogu.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Ikpeazu, said the delegation was in Minna to consult with the former Head of State in the build up to the 2023 general election.
His words, “I have come with my colleagues, the Governor of Rivers, Governor of Enugu, Governor of Oyo, some members of the National Assembly and other stakeholders.
“First, to consult with the former Head of State and discuss national issues: economic development, security, and unity of our country.
“And also, to commend him for his support for the unity of this country. And the discussions went very well and we will advance it from there.”
Speaking further, the Abia State Governor said the former military president expressed strong concerns about the need for younger Nigerians to be courageous in taking up the challenge of providing leadership to the country.
“He expressed concerns and said that he expects the younger generation to take up the gauntlet and rescue Nigeria”, he said.
