A delegation comprising the G-5 group of governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), consisting of four former governors and one incumbent governor, engaged in discussions with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening, October 17, at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock.

Reports indicate that the meeting with President Tinubu followed a prior gathering at the Abuja residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

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The former governors in attendance included Nyesom Wike, who previously served as the Governor of Rivers State and now holds the position of FCT Minister; Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue State; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the former Governor of Enugu State; Okezie Ikpeazu, the former Governor of Abia State; and Seyi Makinde, the serving Governor of Oyo State.

While specific details of the discussions were not immediately available, a source familiar with the meeting, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorization to speak on the matter, indicated that the initial gathering at Wike’s residence focused on finding roles for the former governors in the political landscape and exploring opportunities for collaboration.