Obaseki changed his party to PDP after APC suspended him from contesting. His political party is the PDP.

Adamawa State – elected governor is Ahmadu Fintiri till 2023, Zamfara State – elected governor is Bello Matawalle till 2023 by Supreme Court.

We will not go into that as the main purpose of this article is to sensitize you to know the 17 Nigerian states currently controlled/ruled by PDP governors in Nigeria presently. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The list of PDP controlled states was updated immediately after the 2020 governorship elections held on October by INEC. Edo State – Gov. Our victory in Edo State was a welcome development and we are hoping to latch on that to penetrate Ondo State come October 10.”.

Its national publicity secretary, Ken Robinson said: “The truth of the matter is that we should go beyond placing political interest over the interest of our people. The PDP governors also expressed concerns over the controversy surrounding the Water Resources Bill, 2020. So, Obaseki’s victory has further emboldened PDP’s supporters towards going into any election in the South-South believing that they will win since it has made the zone the only one in the country to be completely controlled by one political party. I stand to be corrected. “Mind you, Ekiti and Osun will come before 2023, and we are hoping to perform better. We had Akwa Ibom State vs Cross River State up till 2012, and even beyond. BUT the former president, Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Ledum Mitee, hopes the disparate groups that people the so-called South-South don’t continue to get drunk in unhealthy group competition that they hardly see themselves pursuing a common cause. Chizoba is a seasoned Information blogger, content developer and the founder of Nigerian Infopedia. We have previously written on the full list of Governors in Nigeria and the states controlled by the APC currently. The BRACED Commission will work only when the states learn to trust themselves. Taraba State – elected Governor is Darius Ishaku till 2020.

Cross River State has long been denied the 13 per cent derivation due to the loss of the Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon, and the ceding of the 76 oil wells.

The PDP governors also expressed concerns over the controversy surrounding the Water Resources Bill, 2020. The day had gone rather badly.

Ebonyi State – elected Governor is Dave Umahi till 2023.


He added that if South-South states can jettison mutual suspicion and antagonism, they would be able to stand together and develop the zone through the BRACED Commission. We are going to engage more with the governors going forward,” he said. It’s not about the party in control, it’s about unity and sincerity of purpose”.
His term validity period is between 2016 and 2020. See Answer, Current Prices of Mercedes 4matic Vehicles in Nigeria (2020), Top 5 Best Oceanography Schools in Nigeria (2020), Pig Farming Business In Nigeria: Guide on How To Start (2020), Chevron Nigeria Salary Scale: How Much Chevron Pay Staff (2020), Top 10 Richest Celebrities in Nigeria 2020 & Net Worth, Top 10 Highest Paid Footballers in Spanish La Liga (2020), Current Prices of Wallpapers in Nigeria (October, 2020), Best Brands of Tyres in Nigeria & Prices (October, 2020), Akwa Ibom – elected Governor is Emmanuel Udom till 2023, Abia State – elected Governor is Dr Victor Ikpeazu till 2023, Delta State – elected Governor is Ifeanyi Okowa till 2023. Imo State – elected governor was Chukwuemeka Ihedioha but was removed by the supreme court. Ahead of the 2023 election, Robinson said PANDEF and the people of the Niger Delta would collaborate more with the governors and would only support any party that would give the region the greater consideration in terms of commitment to restructuring the country, and fiscal federalism, which all the governors support. He stressed that “now that all the governors, including Obaseki, are under one political platform, I believe it will create greater harmony. “To add to all this, I will say that opposition parties in the zone may be weakened further, and that will not be good for democracy and good governance in the South-South.”, On the issue of speaking with one voice to attract tangible developmental projects to the zone from the central government, Akpama said, “I think in terms of shouting now and then, we will see that very often, but whether they will be serious about it is another thing. Some states in the region are currently engaged in legal tussles over disputed oil wells. His term validity period … Political Party is the PDP. The BRACED Commission will work only when the states … Although, there are other political parties in Nigeria registered under INEC like APGA, KOWA, YDP e.t.c, PDP and APC still remains the two main political party that decides elections and polls in Nigeria, except in Anambra state which is an APGA controlled state. But, I am afraid that may not be the case as there is serious disunity among the states. That is why key stakeholders are urging states in the zone to consolidate towards building a formidable economic, industrial, social, and political bloc, adding that the leaders should jettison placing their political interests over the peoples’ interest, as well as strategise for life beyond crude oil and maximise their zone’s comparative advantage. Sibe urged states in the zone to strategise on building a formidable economic, industrial, social, and political bloc, adding that with all the region under one political platform, it was time to harmonise interest and forge a common bloc that would engender growth, sustainable development and to create up a common economic corridor that would drive regional prosperity. His term validity period is between 2015 and 2019; Bayelsa State: Name of the governor is Hon. However, what we have seen over the years is the pursuit of personal interests over the overall interest of the people of the zone. “On the other hand, I would say that the Edo victory has presented to the zone, the possibility of bargaining in unison for a fair share of the so-called national cake. Mit dem PDP Control Hub kannst du deinen Controller* anpassen, eine Diagnose durchführen, die Firmware problemlos aktualisieren und die Spielerfahrung genau auf deinen individuellen Spielstil abstimmen. He explained that the division that preceded the defection of Obaseki to the PDP, had in part, made it impossible for governors of the region to meet at the BRACED Commission level to address issues of concerns, as well as that of economic development affecting the region. He is a tech enthusiast who loves reading, writing and research.

We also had Rivers State versus Akwa Ibom State in the days of Godswill Akpabio, and Rotimi Amaechi, who were then governors on the PDP platforms around 2011 and 2012. States in Nigeria Controlled By the PDP and their Governors 2020. The Civic Situation Room on #ENDSARS Protests has urged Nigerians and the international community against hasty conclusion over the identity... By DOTUN ADEKANMBI I had a fitful sleep last night.

“Towards this end, the governors called … Nigerian Infopedia is Nigeria's authoritative top quality information website that provides resourceful information about her culture, people and things associated with Nigerians. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, who was chairman of the party’s National Campaign Council for Edo State, was the first to hint at the prospects of building a regional economic and political consensus at this most crucial of times for the region. PDP-controlled States are Edo, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom state, Enugu, Ebonyi, Benue State, Oyo, Adamawa, Bauchi, Abia, Zamfara, Sokoto and Taraba State. For development to happen in the South-South, the focus must be on the people.”. Don’t also forget the 76 oil wells saga between Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State. Get the latest news and analysis of issues from Nigeria, Africa and around the world, direct into your inbox, daily, Last Modified: October 21, 2020 at 9:42 am, Sudan protesters rally against economic hardship, Outrage in South Africa over police brutality in Nigeria, Nigeria unrest spreads after shooting of protesters, Mourinho insists nothing 'Spursy' about West Ham draw, Rihanna Features Black Cancer Survivors In New Savage X Fenty Ad, FG to set up 5-man committee on complaints on IPPIS by unions, More deaths nationwide, 24-hr curfew in five states, Nigerian Government silent hours after Lekki killings, Freight forwarders shut Tin Can, demand end to extortion by Customs, Former Real Madrid star Robinho to be jailed ‘immediately,’ says minister, Stop 'killing' #EndSARS protesters, Hillary Clinton tells Buhari, Nigeria security forces 'kill' protesters after curfew imposed, Fact Check: Claim that UN will intervene after 30 days of #EndSARS protest is FALSE, Wike accuses Amaechi of sponsoring pro-SARS protest in River State, “I won’t endorse 2021 budget, says Gbajabiamila, Coronavirus: UNESCO hosts Global Education Meeting to set priorities for learning recovery and protect financing in the aftermath of the pandemic, Coronavirus: International Air Transport Association (IATA) revises 2020 Passenger Traffic Forecast Down for Africa, Coronavirus - Kenya: Total COVID-19 recoveries stand at 32522, Now is the Time for Africa to fully develop and harness its Natural Gas Potential, Merck Foundation partners with Burundi First Lady to build healthcare capacity, empower girls in education and break the infertility stigma, Coronavirus - Kenya: Distribution of Cases by Counties (20th October 2020), Epazz DeskFlex Room Booking System Sees Demand Coming from Asia Pacific Region; Advances COVID-Compliant Software Suite for Specific Functionality. The PDP spokesman ascribed the success of the party to the well-coordinated leadership provided by the National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, the governors, and members of the party.